Gloria Casale, Ida Mae Jones, J.J. Renek, Percy Veer, Renda Knapp, and Ronda Wells share how real world medical knowledge becomes the foundation for compelling mysteries. They talk about drawing inspiration from headlines and personal experience, and how authenticity can elevate suspense and credibility on the page.
Writing Comedy Without Losing Control of Tone
Humor is one of the hardest effects to pull off consistently. Bente Gallagher, Charlene Johnson, Gail Oust, Nancy West, Robert Spiller, and Susan Smily share examples from their own work while discussing the craft behind effective comedy. They examine language...
