Drawing on their backgrounds in journalism, panelists discuss writing reporters as protagonists, incorporating authentic newsroom experiences into fiction, and portraying the evolving world of journalism. The conversation also explores investigative reporting, access to victims and suspects, and how the changing media landscape influences crime fiction.
How to Put Your Protagonist in Peril
Raising stakes means forcing your protagonist to face real danger, both external and internal. D.E. Funk, M.T. Falgoust, Mary Beth Magee, and Rea Frey discuss how to push characters to their limits by drawing on relatable fears, credible threats, and emotional...
