Creating Investigators Readers Trust

A great investigation starts with a compelling investigator. Chris Berg, James Glass, John DeDakis, Lynn Chandler Willis, and Mark Troy share what they have learned from writing procedurals, private eyes, noir, and journalistic crime fiction. They discuss voice, authenticity, publishing myths, and the tools and research that help writers bring believable investigations to life.

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Making readers laugh requires more than clever lines. Christine Mager Wevik, Dana Summers, Lane Stone, Lois Schmitt, Mary Dutta, and Robert Mangeot explore how humor works on the page through wit, irony, and character-driven comedy. This session focuses on timing,...

How Sherlock Holmes Shaped Modern Forensics

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