Authors discuss writing crime fiction for middle-grade readers, focusing on the young sleuths they’ve created and the mentors who guide them. This session explores the unique challenges and rewards of crafting mysteries for pre-teen audiences, from age-appropriate stakes to characters that inspire curiosity, courage, and problem-solving.
What No One Tells You About Writing for Film
Adam Sydney, Bob Gebert, Judy Klass, Jule Selbo, Kaira Rouda, and Michael Cordell explore both the craft and the business of screenwriting. They talk through fundamentals like formatting and structure, then move into creative control, collaboration, and networking in...




