Dialogue comes alive when it sounds real on the page. Jessie Chandler leads Alan Orloff, David Freed, Gail Lukasik, Kira Peikoff, and Michael Sears in a discussion on writing natural, engaging dialogue. Using readings from their own novels, the panel demonstrates techniques that bring energy, clarity, and authenticity to fictional conversations.
What Really Happens at a Crime Scene?
Crime scenes are complex, methodical, and rarely as simple as fiction makes them seem. Royce Wilson walks writers through what actually happens at a crime scene, from proper procedures to evidence handling and documentation. This session clarifies common...
