In this session, panelists discuss how writers balance suspense with humor, using wit and levity to deepen characters, relieve tension, and keep readers engaged while the mystery unfolds.
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Karen McCullah, Barbara Collins, Jim Nesbitt, Nancy Roe, and Ray Anderson discuss how to craft memorable minor characters. They explore how these characters support the story, deepen the world, and add nuance and authenticity that make a narrative feel fully alive.