Tension is what keeps readers turning pages. Barbara Christopher, Barbara Graham, Chester D. Campbell, and Radine Trees Nehring break down what tension really is and how it functions on the page. This session explores how characterization, dialogue, and description work together to sustain suspense and keep a story emotionally charged throughout an entire novel.
Monsters: How Law Enforcement and Villains Use Technology
How technology shapes both crime and justice is changing faster than ever. Hilary Davidson, Chris Knopf, J.T. Ellison, Kristy Montee, and Sam Reaves explore how police and criminals actually use technology in the real world and how those tools translate onto the page....
