Representation adds depth and authenticity to storytelling. In this session, authors discuss writing characters with disabilities, sharing perspectives from lived experience and research. Panelists explore how disability shapes character, perspective, and investigation while creating more inclusive and realistic crime stories.
Giving Every Character a Distinct Voice
Authentic dialogue reflects who a character is and how they see the world. Moderated by Roger Johns, Alexandra Ivy, Dana Chamblee Carpenter, Jim Nesbitt, Kelly Oliver, Lynn Chandler Willis, and Mike Faricy explore how to craft dialogue that feels natural and specific....
