What happens to a mystery when there’s no cell phone, no internet, and no instant answers? In this panel, authors explore how changing technology shapes storytelling across different eras. They discuss the creative challenges of writing in the past, from slower investigations to limited communication, and share techniques for making historical settings feel vivid, suspenseful, and irresistible to modern readers.
Crafting Stories That Last: Building Strong Characters and Structure
Tonya Kappes and Nancy Naigle lead a hands-on workshop that guides writers through techniques for strengthening story structure, developing compelling characters, and refining manuscripts for publication.
