Building Great Police Procedurals: Heroes, Villains, and Authenticity

Presented by: Carrie Smith | Craig Robertson | Ellen Kirschman | Wendy Jones

Categories: Crime | Detective | Police Procedural

Drawing on their backgrounds in law enforcement, panelists discuss what makes a compelling police procedural. The conversation explores authentic character development, the importance of a strong antagonist, and how real world policing informs believable crime fiction.

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