Paul Parsons opens the session with a song as Clay Stafford and Anne Perry explore how to elevate writing beyond storytelling. Together they discuss how depth, moral purpose, and emotional truth can transform good work into something lasting and meaningful.
When the Crime Isn’t the Point: Writing Character-Driven Mysteries
Some mysteries are powered by people rather than puzzles. Bill Cusano, Jim Nesbitt, Lynn Slaughter, Poppy Gee, Thomas Burns, and Warren Moore explore how to write mysteries where character psychology and emotional stakes take center stage. This session shows how crime...
