Inside the Criminal Mind: An Introduction to Forensic Psychology

This session explores the foundations of forensic psychology, focusing on how criminal behavior develops and how psychological insights are used in investigations. Writers will gain a clearer understanding of the criminal mind and how to portray it more authentically on the page.

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The Middle of Your Book: Pushing the Story Forward When It Starts to Stall

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A strong middle keeps tension alive and pushes the story toward its conclusion. In a lively Q&A, Clay Stafford and Joyce Carol Oates discuss how to sustain narrative drive through the heart of a manuscript. This session explores ways to keep scenes purposeful,...

The Writers Who Made the Masters

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In this engaging conversation, Mark Coggins speaks with leading crime and mystery authors about the writers who shaped their craft. They discuss the books that influenced them, how their reading habits inform their work, and the lasting impact of the masters who...

Building Believable Characters From the Inside Out

Backstory, Characters, Development

Baron R. Birtcher leads Barbara W. Bailey, Jane Bock, Matthew John Meagher, and Shirley B. Garrett in a discussion on building memorable characters. They explore backstory, motivation, and the subtle details that bring fictional people to life.

Inside the Criminal Mind: An Introduction to Forensic Psychology

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