Great stories depend on the relationship between character and plot. Carol Orange, Diane Sismour, Jim Perry, Sam Severn, and Sharon Marchisello explore how character motivation and plot structure work together to create momentum and meaning. This session offers insight into developing both elements so they reinforce each other and deepen emotional impact.
How Far Is Too Far for a Cozy Mystery?
Cathy Perkins, J.R. Ripley, Lois Schmitt, Lynn Hesse, Mary Belk, Michael Orenduff, and Phyllis Gobbell tackle one of the biggest questions in cozy writing. They discuss how authors decide where their stories fall on the spectrum from traditional to more explicit, and...
