For many authors, Sherlock Holmes was the first great detective they ever encountered. In this session, panelists reflect on their introduction to the iconic sleuth and discuss how Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories influenced their writing style, approach to mystery, and love of the genre.
Revealing Plot and Emotion with Natural Dialogue
Strong dialogue reveals both what characters say and what they feel. B.J. Sloan, Deborah Dobbs, Helen Thornton-Gussy, Jaden (Beth) Terrell, Robert Mangeot, and T.O. Paine explore how dialogue can uncover emotion, deepen character, and move plot forward without feeling...
