Planning does not limit creativity, it can unlock it. Jeffrey Philips, J.J. Renek, Kari Bovee, Ley Esses, Mally Becker, and Wendy Gee discuss outlining approaches that range from detailed spreadsheets to flexible index cards. This session explores how structured planning can deepen story logic, sharpen twists, and support confident drafting.
Names of Angels: What Makes Crime Fiction a Classic
Andrew Grant, Bruce DeSilva, Carl Brookins, Matthew C. Funk, and moderator Jason Pinter take a close look at what turns crime fiction into a classic. They debate how classics are defined, what makes certain characters and stories endure, and how those works continue...
