How Are the Various Genres of Crime Different and How Are They Similar?

Steven Womack, Chester D. Campbell, Maggie Toussaint, and Sheila L. Stephens break down the many branches of crime fiction, from cozy mysteries to noir, romantic suspense, and thrillers. They explore how tone, pacing, character, and reader expectations change from subgenre to subgenre, while also revealing what all crime stories share at their core.

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DP Lyle, Kathleen Antrim, and Steven James lead a deep-dive master class on writing thrillers that stand out. From strong premises and tight plots to voice, character, and setting, this session offers practical tools and techniques writers can apply immediately to...