Amateur Sleuths: Writing Ordinary People Solving Crimes

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2016
Featuring Clea Simon, Con Lehane, Marcia Talley, Susan Oleksiw, Suzanne Trauth, Tim O'Mara

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Amateur sleuths bring a unique perspective to mystery fiction. In this session, panelists discuss the challenges of writing everyday characters who become investigators, balancing long running series with fresh ideas, and using real world settings to create believable and engaging mysteries.

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