Outsiders in Crime Fiction: Strangers in Unfamiliar Places

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2015
Featuring Alex Marwood, Ausma Khan, Libby Hellmann, Michael Sears, Ovidia Yu

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In this session, authors explore how outsider characters create tension, drive conflict, and uncover hidden truths within a community. Panelists discuss how unfamiliar settings and perspectives can heighten suspense and deepen storytelling.

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