Write What You Know or Research What You Don’t?

Presented by: Joe Clifford | Katrina McPherson | Nancy G. West | Susanna Calkins

In this candid conversation, mystery authors share how they balance personal experience with deep research. They discuss when real-world expertise gives a story its edge, when imagination takes the lead, and how to convincingly write beyond your comfort zone without losing authenticity.

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