Courtroom procedure can either heighten tension or drain it from a scene. Moderated by Carol L. Wright, Bill Hopkins, Debra H. Goldstein, Diane Sismour, Bruce Murphy, Marianne H. Donley, and Paula Gail Benson discuss how courtrooms actually operate and what writers need to get right. This session focuses on accurate procedure, pacing, and conflict, showing how legal realism can strengthen drama rather than slow it down.
Maintaining Pace in Mystery Narrative
Strong pacing keeps mystery readers turning pages. In this session, authors share techniques for balancing clues, red herrings, and character development while maintaining tension and momentum throughout the story.
