Making readers laugh requires more than clever lines. Christine Mager Wevik, Dana Summers, Lane Stone, Lois Schmitt, Mary Dutta, and Robert Mangeot explore how humor works on the page through wit, irony, and character-driven comedy. This session focuses on timing, tone, and emotional truth, showing how humor can add depth while keeping stories entertaining and resonant.
How Are the Various Genres of Crime Different and How Are They Similar?
Steven Womack, Chester D. Campbell, Maggie Toussaint, and Sheila L. Stephens break down the many branches of crime fiction, from cozy mysteries to noir, romantic suspense, and thrillers. They explore how tone, pacing, character, and reader expectations change from...
