This panel of several mystery and thriller authors discusses their protagonists, particularly focusing on “alternative sleuths” – characters who solve crimes but aren’t traditional law enforcement officers. Each author explains their unique protagonists and discusses the benefits and challenges of writing non-traditional detective characters.
Photography for Writing
Michael talks about why photography is important to writers. Pictures can help research and gather facts for the setting in a book. Michael advises writers not to overwhelm readers with details. He also briefly talks about critique groups.




