A strong setting can elevate a mystery into something unforgettable. Learn how to research unfamiliar locations, write convincingly about places you have never visited, and turn setting into an active force in your story.
Short and Scary: Writing Thriller and Noir Short Stories
In this session, authors discuss writing crime stories at shorter lengths, how they approach pacing and tension, and whether they see their work as thriller, noir, or something in between. Panelists also share how they came to the short story form and why it continues...




