Carolyn Rowland, Margaret Hamilton, Randy Overbeck, and Sue Arroyo explore what makes amateur sleuths work on the page. They discuss skills and limitations, believable motivations, and how non professionals can realistically solve crimes while still honoring the expectations of the genre.
Sharpening the Story: Craft, Structure, and Meaning on the Page (Part 1 of 2)
An open feedback session where writers share their work and receive detailed critiques from panelists. The discussion focuses on craft, structure, and practical ways to strengthen storytelling on the page.




