How Mysteries Are Crafted From the Inside Out

Maryglenn McCombs and Richard Helms explore the creative process behind strong mystery writing. They discuss how character, setting, and craft choices work together to build suspense and guide readers through a story that keeps them guessing to the very end.

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The Top Things to Know About Writing Legal Matters and the Law

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Legal details can quietly undermine an otherwise great story. In this session, C.A. Rowland, Erika Stribling, Greg Laird, J.B. Manning, Miranda Darrow, and Paula Gail Benson tackle the legal misconceptions that most often trip writers up. They discuss courtroom...

The Psychological Chess Game of an Interrogation: Techniques for Writers

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Writing Killer Endings

Conclusion, Mainplot, Subplots

Jaden Terrell discusses effective techniques for crafting a compelling ending that resonates with readers. She emphasizes the importance of connecting the conclusion to subplots, scene structures, and character development.

How Mysteries Are Crafted From the Inside Out

The Top Things to Know About Writing Legal Matters and the Law

The Psychological Chess Game of an Interrogation: Techniques for Writers

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