An opening sets the contract with the reader. Bill Rapp, Jane B. Lee, Lawrence Allan, Linda Duncan, Michael Bradley, and Robert Mangeot explore what makes a beginning unforgettable, from first sentences to full opening chapters. This session examines how tone, tension, and promise work together to hook readers instantly and signal the kind of story they are about to experience.
Writing Crime Fiction Around the World
Crime fiction travels the world in this wide ranging discussion of place. Authors share how they research, portray, and balance cultural accuracy with character driven storytelling in diverse international settings.
