Getting the Details Right in Crime Fiction

Categories: Plotting | Research

Accuracy can make the difference between a believable story and one that falls apart. In this session, panelists discuss their paths to becoming writers, how they develop and plot their books, and the research and attention to detail required to create convincing crime fiction.

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