Beyond the Police Procedural: Alternative Sleuths and Investigators

Categories: Characters | Mystery | Sleuth

This panel of several mystery and thriller authors discusses their protagonists, particularly focusing on “alternative sleuths” – characters who solve crimes but aren’t traditional law enforcement officers. Each author explains their unique protagonists and discusses the benefits and challenges of writing non-traditional detective characters.

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The Middle of Your Book. How to Move Things Forward

The Middle of Your Book. How to Move Things Forward

This Q&A session explores the next steps after completing the bulk of your book, focusing on how to move forward after developing the "middle." It offers insights on maintaining momentum and navigating the final stages of writing.