Adapting to Changing Trends in Genre Fiction

Writing Craft
2016
Featuring C.J Box, Kelli Stanley, Owen Laukkanen, Wendy Corsi Staub

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Genre fiction is constantly evolving alongside culture and reader expectations. In this session, panelists discuss how they have navigated shifting trends, addressed social issues in their work, and adapted their storytelling while staying true to their creative vision.

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