Howdunit: Making Murder Interesting and Other Fun Ways to Kill Your Darlings

Categories: Fiction | Mystery | Writing

Great crime fiction keeps readers guessing while delivering satisfying payoffs. Alana White, Lynn Chandler Willis, and Phil Hardwick dive into the craft of making murder compelling on the page, from designing intriguing crimes to managing suspense and surprise. This session explores how to raise stakes, misdirect readers, and keep pages turning all the way to the final reveal.

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