Reality TV, Crime Drama, and the Rise of Messy Characters

Presented by: Alex Marwood | Alison Gaylin | Greg Herren | Lou Berney

Categories: Crime Novels | Reality | Television

Reality television has changed the way audiences view drama, conflict, and character. In this session, panelists explore how shows like Real Housewives have influenced television storytelling and helped reshape crime fiction through flawed characters, heightened tension, and unconventional narrative dynamics.

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Creating a Writing Schedule You Can Actually Keep

Anatomy of a Medical Thriller

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