John Thompson, Kelly Nichols, and Louis Martin dive into the mechanics of writing action that is vivid, clean, and impossible to skim. This session focuses on clarity under pressure, physical realism, and pacing choices that keep scenes intense while making every movement easy to visualize and impossible to ignore.
Howdunit: Making Murder Interesting and Other Fun Ways to Kill Your Darlings
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...
