The Killer Nashville University
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Category: Craft

Total number of audio resources: 91

Where Experience Ends and Research Begins
Presenters: Barry Eisler, Elaine Viets, Jan Burke, Janet Rudolph, Laurie R. King
Category: Craft, Plotting, Research
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Why Readers Love Being Scared
Presenters: Carol Gyzander, Jacob Moon, K. Scott Culpepper, Nikki Nelson-Hicks, Peter Rosch
Category: Craft, Horror, Writing
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Writing YA Beyond Age Labels
Presenters: Gregory Stout, Irene Schindler, Judy Lyn Gregg, Marco Patitucci, Roy Hiller, Tilia Klebenov Jacobs
Category: Craft, Writing, YA
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Top Editing Mistakes Authors Make and How to Fix Them
Presenters: Lisa Wysocky
Category: Craft, Editing, Writing
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Secrets and Suspense in Small Town Mysteries
Presenters: Becki Willis, Deb Gaskill, Jeffrey Philips, Patrick Balester, Phil Hardwick, PK Richard
Category: Craft, Setting, Writing
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Using Science to Strengthen Focus, Creativity, and Joy
Presenters: Brent Maguire
Category: Craft, Science, Writing
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Turning Writing into a Game You Want to Win
Presenters: Miranda Darrow
Category: Craft, Productivity, Writing
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Connecting to Characters: How to Write Characters Readers Engage With
Presenters: Becki Willis, Jennifer Sadera, Robert Mangeot, S. Lee Manning, Sam Severn, Sateash Hime
Category: Chracters, Craft, Writing
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Building Suspense that Holds Readers Hostage
Presenters: Angela Greenman, Bret Hurst, Christine M. Fairchild, Traci Abramson
Category: Craft, Suspense, Writing
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Designing Character Journeys That Feel Real and Earned
Presenters: Bradley Harper, Jule Selbo, Lois Winston, Mitchell S. Karnes, Paul McHugh, Wendy Gee
Category: Character, Craft, Writing
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The Secret Mechanics Behind Breakout Thrillers
Presenters: J L Hill, Jessica Noll, John Bukowski, John DeDakis, S. Lee Manning, Sonja Dewing
Category: Craft, Thriller, Writing
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Inside the Psychology of a Villain
Presenters: Jule Selbo, Kimberly Dana, Kit Sanders, Sandy Clements, Sateash Hime, T.O. Paine
Category: Character, Craft, Writing
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Diving Into Action: Clear, Fast, and Believable Action Scenes
Presenters: Ama Adair, Angela Greenman
Category: Action, Craft, Writing
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The Power of “No,” The Power of “Yes” in Creating Stories
Presenters: Jule Selbo
Category: Craft, Mystery, Writing
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The Importance of Contrast: Giving Your Stories Power
Presenters: Clay Stafford
Category: Craft, Writing
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Building Tension: The Art of Suspense in Writing
Presenters: BJ Sloan, Carol Gyzander, Christine M. Fairchild, Jennifer Sadera, Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes
Category: Craft, Suspense, Writing
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Telling the Truth That Matters Most
Presenters: Belinda Leigh Underwood, Carla Conti, Christina VandePol, Kem Hinton, Sam Severn, Sonja Dewing
Category: Craft, Memoir, Writing
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How to Hook a Reader from the First Line
Presenters: Dianne McCartney, Elise Burke Brown, JL Yarrow, Lori Robbins, Renda Knapp, Sara Johnson
Category: Craft, Writing
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Wandering Middles: How to Repair a Story That’s Losing Momentum
Presenters: Alan Elliott, Dianne McCartney, JJ Renek, Ley Esses, Mark Jones, TK Sheffield
Category: Craft, Plotting, Writing
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Learning Craft By Studying What Works
Presenters: T.O. Paine
Category: Craft, Inspiration, Writing
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Writing Action That Hits Hard
Presenters: Jim Nesbitt, Ley Esses, Michael Lucker, Peter Houlahan, Ron Clyburn, Teel James Glenn
Category: Action, Craft, Writing
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Using Conflict to Sustain Narrative Drive
Presenters: BJ Sloan, Bruce Robert Coffin, Debra Goldstein, Ernest Lancaster, Mark Jones, Peter W.J. Hayes
Category: Conflict, Craft, Writing
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Crafting Backstories That Deepen Character and Plot
Presenters: Alan Elliott, Cathy Rueter, Gay Yellen, Kit Sanders, Leigh Hull, Lynn Slaughter
Category: Character, Craft, Writing
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Different Types of Edits Explained
Presenters: Helen Thornton-Gussy
Category: Craft, Editing, Writing
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Master Class – Setting, Sidekicks, and Secrets
Presenters: Jaden (Beth) Terrell, Lisa Wysocky, Steven Womack
Category: Characters, Craft, Fiction, Setting
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Making Readers Laugh Without Killing the Suspense
Presenters: DP Lyle, J.B. Manning, Kari Bovee, Kemper Donovan, Marty Ludlum, Rick Glaze
Category: Craft, Fiction, Humor
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The Power of Place in Storytelling
Presenters: John Connolly, Julia Spencer-Fleming, Mark Pryor, Tammy Kaylor, William Kent Krueger
Category: Craft, Mystery, Setting
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Keeping Crime Fiction Believable
Presenters: Catherine Astolfo, Dan Barden, Julian Lindsey, Maggie Sefton, Will Lavender
Category: Craft, Mystery, Protagonist
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Elizabeth George on Craft, Character, and the Making of Enduring Mysteries
Presenters: Deborah Crombie, Elizabeth George
Category: Craft, Young Adult
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Women Who Refuse to Be Small
Presenters: Jennifer McAndrews, Meg Gardiner, Nora McFarland, Sara J. Henry, Taylor Stevens, Zoe Sharp
Category: Character Development, Craft, Female Protagonists
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Manfiction: Defining Action-Driven Fiction
Presenters: Andrew Grant, Andrew Kaplan, John Gilstrap, Leonard Rosen, Max Allan Collins
Category: Craft, Mystery, Thriller
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The Power of Setting
Presenters: Annamaria Alfieri, Carrie Bebris, Deborah Turrell Atkinson, Erin Hart, Mark Greaney
Category: Craft, Plot
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Unusual Jobs, Unforgettable Detectives
Presenters: Alice Loweecey, Art Davis, Helen Knode, Karen Olson, Tammy Taylor, Thomas Perry
Category: Character Development, Craft, Mystery
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What an Author Will Do for a Story
Presenters: AC Frieden, Jamie Freveletti, Sam Reaves, Sean Chercover
Category: Character Development, Craft, Plot
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Building a Novel from Big Picture to Scene Level
Presenters: John DeDakis
Category: Craft, Plotting, Scene Building
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Building Confidence and Trust in Your Creative Voice
Presenters: Baron R. Birtcher
Category: Craft, Inspiration
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Building Writing Habits That Sustain a Career
Presenters: Walter Mosley
Category: Craft, Drafts, Science Fiction
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David Morrell on Creating Icons and Shaping Modern Storytelling
Presenters: Clay Stafford, David Morrell
Category: Craft, Expert
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Inside a Writing Partnership
Presenters: Caroline Todd, Charles Todd, Deborah Shlian, Earl Fisher, Kelly Nichols, Linda Fisher
Category: Author talk, Authors, Character, Craft, Voice, Writing
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Writing Short Fiction That Actually Sells
Presenters: Claire Applewhite, Cynthia Drew, Elaine Sandra Abramson, Robert McClure, Sunny Frazier
Category: Character, Craft, Marketing, POV, Short Stories, Writing
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How Tension Works on the Page
Presenters: Barbara Christopher, Barbara Graham, Chester D. Campbell, Radine Trees Nehring
Category: Character, Craft, Suspense, Voice, Writing
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Balancing the Elements of Great Storytelling
Presenters: Richard Helms
Category: Conflict, Craft, Dialogue, Writing
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What Award-Winning Authors Wish They’d Known Sooner
Presenters: Annie Solomon, David J Walker, Kelly Nichols, Steven Womack
Category: Craft, Writing
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Cracking the Code of YA Mystery
Presenters: Bonnie J. Doerr, Jessica Verday, Joseph Terrell, Marlis Day
Category: Craft, Writing, YA, Young Adult
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Knowing When a Manuscript is Finally Finished
Presenters: Barbara Christopher, David Schlosser, Kelly Nichols, Sharon Potts
Category: Craft, Editing, Writing
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What Writers Should Be Reading and Why
Presenters: Kelly Brakenhoff, Neda Lopez, Philip Cioffari, Richard Schwartz, Tom Wallace
Category: Craft, Inspiration, Reading, Writing
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What “Overnight Success” Really Takes
Presenters: John Lescroart
Category: Career, Craft, Success
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Fixing the Problems That Hold Good Writing Back
Presenters: Kate Hart, Rae Ann Parker
Category: Craft, Criticism, Writing
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Leading Workshops That Inspire Growth and Collaboration
Presenters: Craig Faris, John DeDakis, Julia Allcut
Category: Craft, Relationships, Workshop
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Writing Convincing Stories in Foreign Places
Presenters: Alana White, Lisa Alber, Mark Troy, Stacy Allen
Category: Craft, Setting, Travel
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How to Deliver Information Without Boring the Reader
Presenters: Jon Jefferson
Category: Backstory, Craft, Writing
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The Art of the Unusual Character
Presenters: No Presenter
Category: Character, Craft, Writing
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The Real Costs and Rewards of Writing a Series
Presenters: Christopher Merchant, Dietrich Stogner, Josh Mauthe, Rachel Styles
Category: Craft, Series, Writing
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Writing Stories That Grow With Young Readers
Presenters: Bev Irwin, Bonnie J. Doerr, Laurie Edwards, Patrice Lyle, Shannon L. Brown
Category: Craft, Middle Grade, Writing, Young Adult
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Writing Through Tragedy with Truth and Care
Presenters: Bryan Gruel, David Hewson, Reed Farrel Coleman, S.J. Rozan
Category: Craft, History, Writing
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Writing the Hero Who Breaks the Rules
Presenters: Anthony Rainone, Chris Ewan, Jason Starr, Jodi Compton, Joseph Pittman, Rob Byrnes
Category: Antihero, Character, Craft, Crime
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How to Surprise Mystery Readers Without Cheating
Presenters: Chantelle Aimee Osman, Dana Cameron, G.M. Malliet, Jaden (Beth) Terrell, Joshua Corin, Wendy Corsi Staub
Category: Craft, Mystery, Writing
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When to Stop Researching and Start Writing
Presenters: D.E. Johnson, Frances McNamara, Nancy Means Wright, Roberta Rogow, Sasscer Hill
Category: Craft, History, Research
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Crafting Villains and Voice with Gregg Hurwitz, Linwood Barclay, and Lisa Unger
Presenters: Erin Mitchell, Gregg Hurwitz, Linwood Barclay, Lisa Unger
Category: Author, Career, Craft, Interview
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Writing Resilience: Turning Struggle into Powerful Story
Presenters: C.J. West, Dana Haynes, Keir Graff, Patrick Lee, Stanley Trollip, William Kent Krueger
Category: Character, Craft, Development, Writing
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How to Add Darkness to a Cozy Without Losing the Comfort
Presenters: Donna Andrews, Joanna Campbell Slan, Julie Hyzy, Katrina Holme, Rosemary Harris, Shirley Damsgaard
Category: Cozy, Craft, Mystery, Writing
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Writing from the Headlines: Turning Real Events into Compelling Fiction
Presenters: Diane Fanning, Karen Olson, Kathleen Ryan, Pamela Callow, Rick Reed, Ryan David Jahn
Category: Craft, Research, True Crime, Writing
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Robert J. Randisi on Story, Service, and a Life Devoted to Writers
Presenters: Robert J. Randisi
Category: Author, Career, Craft, Interview
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Falling Down the Research Rabbit Hole
Presenters: Carolyn D. Wall, Catriona McPherson, Charlotte Hinger, D.M. Pirrone, Keri Arthur, Molly Westin
Category: Craft, Historical, Research, Writing
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What Critics Look For in a Great Book
Presenters: Art Taylor, Bill Crider, Brian Skupin, Dick Lochte, Kate Stein
Category: Career, Craft, Interview, Magazine, Mystery
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The Power of Pain: Writing Characters Who Grow Through Struggle
Presenters: Andi Schechter, Jean M. Redmann, Julie Kramer, Neil Plakcy, Sharon Pfeiffer, William Kent Krueger
Category: Character, Craft, Inspiration, Writing
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Morally Gray: Writing Characters Who Walk the Line
Presenters: Bill Cameron, Blake Crouch, Chris F Holm, Leighton Gage, Michael Wiley, Theresa Schwegel
Category: Character, Craft, Writing
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Strength, Honor, and the Modern Tough Guy
Presenters: Andrew Grant, F. Paul Wilson, Lori Armstrong, Michelle Gagnon
Category: Character, Craft, Development, Gender, Writing
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Turning Real Life into Authentic Fiction
Presenters: Clare O’Donohue, Gail Lerner, Gianrico Carofiglio, Keir Graff, Lou Berney, Rick Mofina
Category: Craft, Experience, Research, Writing
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Writing to a Soundtrack: How Music Shapes Storytelling
Presenters: Brian Gilmore, Jonathan Hayes, Mark Billingham, R.J. Ellory, Rochelle Staab, Wallace Stroby
Category: Craft, Music, Writing
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Murder by SOP: When Your Operating Procedure Isn’t Standard At All
Presenters: Debbi Mack, Gary Bush, Mike Cooper, R.T. Lawton
Category: Craft, Novel, Outlining, Short Stories
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Sex, Violence, and Bad Language: Everything That Makes a Book Great
Presenters: John Rector, Jonathan Woods, S.J. Rozan, Scott Phillips
Category: Craft, Mature, Sex, Violence, Writing
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Reclaiming Creative Space and Renewing Your Writing Energy
Presenters: Avery Aames, Denise Osborne, Jennie Bentley, Juliet Blackwell, Mary Jane Maffini
Category: Cozy, Craft, Motivation, Outlining
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Celebrating Agatha Christie: Why She Still Works
Presenters: Carolyn Hart, G.M. Malliet, Val McDermid
Category: Author, Craft, Inspiration, Motivation
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New Voices, New Stories: Emerging Authors on Craft, Persistence, and Finding Their Way
Presenters: Coco Ihle, Darrell James, David Bell, Fred Venturini, Johnny Shaw, Sandra Parshall
Category: Author, Character, Craft, Novel, Writing
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Names of Angels: What Makes Crime Fiction a Classic
Presenters: Andrew Grant, Bruce DeSilva, Carl Brookins, Jason Pinter, Matthew C. Funk
Category: Archetypes, Classics, Craft, Crime
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Night Chills: Where Crime, Myth, and the Supernatural Collide
Presenters: Angie Fox, Dakota Banks, Jason Starr, M. R. Sellars, Monette Michaels, Sarah E. Glenn
Category: Craft, Crime, Horror, Paranormal, Supernatural
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Make the Sun Shine: Choosing the Right Crime Subgenre for Your Story
Presenters: Adrian Magson, Jeri Westerson, John McGorren, Jon McGoran, Kelli Stanley, Tasha Alexander, Timothy Hallinan
Category: Character, Craft, Setting, Subgenre
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A Question for Death: How Important is WhoDunnit?
Presenters: Agnete Friis, Gianrico Carofiglio, Lene Kaaberbøl, Peter Rozovsky
Category: Craft, Crime, Whodunnit, Writing
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The Eureka Moment: Capturing Breakthrough Ideas When They Strike
Presenters: Judy Clemens
Category: Craft, Inspiration, Motivation, Writing
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Unlikely Detectives Who Actually Work
Presenters: Cara Black, M.J. McGraff, Mike Befeler, Simon Woods, Steve Ulfelder
Category: Character, Craft, Diversity, Sleuths, Writing
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Writing Mystery in the Wide Open West
Presenters: Ann Parker, Jackie King, Larry Sweazy, Lori Armstrong, Robert J. Randisi, Scott Montgomery
Category: Craft, Genre, Mystery, Westerns, Writing
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Writing Characters With Depth and Dimension
Presenters: Misty Berry, Sandra Parshall, Sasscer Hill, Sparkle Abbey, Victoria Laurie
Category: Character, Craft, Writing
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Time Bomb: Creating Relentless Momentum
Presenters: Adrian Magson, Daniel Palmer, J.T. Ellison, Laura Benedict, Meg Gardiner, Simon Toyne
Category: Craft, Genre, Motivation, Thriller, Writing
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Writing Killer Endings
Presenters: Alan Jacobson, Bill Landay, David Housewright, James Barney, Julie Compton, Robert Brown
Category: Craft, Endings, Sequels, Writing
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Thou Shalt Not: 14 Prose Death-Traps
Presenters: John Lescroart
Category: Craft, Fiction, Fundamentals, Writing
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Inside the Emotional Core of a Character
Presenters: Diane Lake
Category: Characters, Craft, Fiction, Screenwriting, Writing
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First Line, First Paragraph, First Page: What Every Great Opening Must Do
Presenters: William Martin
Category: Characters, Craft, Plot, Writing
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Finding the Story Only You Can Tell
Presenters: Rebecca Walker
Category: Craft, Memoir, Nonfiction, Plot, Storytelling, Voice, Writing
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When Food Tells the Story
Presenters: Gail Bellamy
Category: Craft, Fiction, Food, Nonfiction, Voice, Writing
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Knowing When a Story Is Finished and Letting It Go
Presenters: Kaui Hart Hemmings
Category: Craft, Writing
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The Killer Nashville UniversityAudio Resource Library

Where Experience Ends and Research Begins

Why Readers Love Being Scared

Writing YA Beyond Age Labels

Top Editing Mistakes Authors Make and How to Fix Them

Secrets and Suspense in Small Town Mysteries

Using Science to Strengthen Focus, Creativity, and Joy

Turning Writing into a Game You Want to Win

Connecting to Characters: How to Write Characters Readers Engage With

Building Suspense that Holds Readers Hostage

Designing Character Journeys That Feel Real and Earned

The Secret Mechanics Behind Breakout Thrillers

Inside the Psychology of a Villain

Diving Into Action: Clear, Fast, and Believable Action Scenes

The Power of “No,” The Power of “Yes” in Creating Stories

The Importance of Contrast: Giving Your Stories Power

Building Tension: The Art of Suspense in Writing

Telling the Truth That Matters Most

How to Hook a Reader from the First Line

Wandering Middles: How to Repair a Story That’s Losing Momentum

Learning Craft By Studying What Works

Writing Action That Hits Hard

Using Conflict to Sustain Narrative Drive

Crafting Backstories That Deepen Character and Plot

Different Types of Edits Explained

Master Class – Setting, Sidekicks, and Secrets

Making Readers Laugh Without Killing the Suspense

The Power of Place in Storytelling

Keeping Crime Fiction Believable

Elizabeth George on Craft, Character, and the Making of Enduring Mysteries

Women Who Refuse to Be Small

Manfiction: Defining Action-Driven Fiction

The Power of Setting

Unusual Jobs, Unforgettable Detectives

What an Author Will Do for a Story

Building a Novel from Big Picture to Scene Level

Building Confidence and Trust in Your Creative Voice

Building Writing Habits That Sustain a Career

David Morrell on Creating Icons and Shaping Modern Storytelling

Inside a Writing Partnership

Writing Short Fiction That Actually Sells

How Tension Works on the Page

Balancing the Elements of Great Storytelling

What Award-Winning Authors Wish They’d Known Sooner

Cracking the Code of YA Mystery

Knowing When a Manuscript is Finally Finished

What Writers Should Be Reading and Why

What “Overnight Success” Really Takes

Fixing the Problems That Hold Good Writing Back

Leading Workshops That Inspire Growth and Collaboration

Writing Convincing Stories in Foreign Places

How to Deliver Information Without Boring the Reader

The Art of the Unusual Character

The Real Costs and Rewards of Writing a Series

Writing Stories That Grow With Young Readers

Writing Through Tragedy with Truth and Care

Writing the Hero Who Breaks the Rules

How to Surprise Mystery Readers Without Cheating

When to Stop Researching and Start Writing

Crafting Villains and Voice with Gregg Hurwitz, Linwood Barclay, and Lisa Unger

Writing Resilience: Turning Struggle into Powerful Story

How to Add Darkness to a Cozy Without Losing the Comfort

Writing from the Headlines: Turning Real Events into Compelling Fiction

Robert J. Randisi on Story, Service, and a Life Devoted to Writers

Falling Down the Research Rabbit Hole

What Critics Look For in a Great Book

The Power of Pain: Writing Characters Who Grow Through Struggle

Morally Gray: Writing Characters Who Walk the Line

Strength, Honor, and the Modern Tough Guy

Turning Real Life into Authentic Fiction

Writing to a Soundtrack: How Music Shapes Storytelling

Murder by SOP: When Your Operating Procedure Isn’t Standard At All

Sex, Violence, and Bad Language: Everything That Makes a Book Great

Reclaiming Creative Space and Renewing Your Writing Energy

Celebrating Agatha Christie: Why She Still Works

New Voices, New Stories: Emerging Authors on Craft, Persistence, and Finding Their Way

Names of Angels: What Makes Crime Fiction a Classic

Night Chills: Where Crime, Myth, and the Supernatural Collide

Make the Sun Shine: Choosing the Right Crime Subgenre for Your Story

A Question for Death: How Important is WhoDunnit?

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