Living the Writing Life: Identity, Confidence, and Career

Eyre Price, Heywood Gould, and Robert Pobi discuss the emotional and professional realities of being a writer. They explore confidence, identity, networking, and how to navigate the business side of publishing with intention.

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When the Detective Breaks the Rules

Crime, Criminals, Crooks

Jamie Mason, Jodi Compton, John Morgan Wilson, Seth Harwood, and Timothy Hallinan explore the appeal of morally ambiguous sleuths. They discuss how thieves, con artists, and rule breakers can still earn reader loyalty and drive compelling crime fiction.

Pitching Without Panic: How to Query with Confidence

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Ann Garvin walks writers through how to shape a compelling pitch and query letter. She explains what to include, from hooks and comparisons to tone and author positioning, so submissions stand out and feel confident rather than intimidating.

Beyond Chandler and Hammett: Crime Fiction from the Pulp Era

Crime, Murder, Pulp content

The pulp and paperback era helped shape modern crime fiction. In this session, panelists explore influential writers and stories from the 1920s through the 1970s, examining how this period defined the genre and continues to influence crime writing today.

Living the Writing Life: Identity, Confidence, and Career

When the Detective Breaks the Rules

Pitching Without Panic: How to Query with Confidence

Beyond Chandler and Hammett: Crime Fiction from the Pulp Era

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