The years surrounding the world wars offer a powerful backdrop for mystery and crime fiction. In this session, panelists discuss writing stories set during or between these turbulent periods, exploring how war, social change, and historical context shape their characters, investigations, and plots.
Different Types of Edits Explained
Editing isn’t one-size-fits-all. Helen Thornton-Gussy breaks down developmental edits, line edits, copyediting, and proofreading, showing how each step strengthens a manuscript and what to expect from every stage of the process.
