How a Character’s Profession Shapes the Investigation

Writing Craft
2015
Featuring Meredith Cole, Rosemary Harris, Sassiel Hill, Simon Wood

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A sleuth’s profession can change the way a mystery unfolds. In this session, authors explore how different careers influence investigative style, access to information, and problem solving, helping writers create more authentic and distinctive crime stories.

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