Great detectives solve crimes, but unforgettable ones keep readers coming back for every case. In this session, authors discuss creating distinctive fictional detectives, developing their personalities and investigative styles, and balancing strengths, flaws, and long-term character growth throughout a series.
The Top Things to Know About Writing Legal Matters and the Law
Legal details can quietly undermine an otherwise great story. In this session, C.A. Rowland, Erika Stribling, Greg Laird, J.B. Manning, Miranda Darrow, and Paula Gail Benson tackle the legal misconceptions that most often trip writers up. They discuss courtroom...




