Cal Stone, Christy J. Kendall, Deborah Dobbs, Frank DiBianca, and Michael Rigg explore crime stories told from outside official law enforcement. They discuss writing investigators who work without a badge, why these unconventional sleuths offer fresh story possibilities, and how alternative perspectives can deepen tension, character, and originality in mysteries and thrillers.
Inside the Emotional Core of a Character
Diane Lake guides writers through the process of uncovering what makes characters truly resonate. She explains how physical description, defining traits, and emotional layering can bring characters to life in a vivid and believable way.
