A well-placed red herring can keep readers guessing. A poorly placed one can frustrate them. In this craft-driven discussion, G.M. Malliet and fellow mystery writers explore how to use misdirection with precision. They share techniques for planting false leads, layering clues, and steering suspicion without breaking trust with the reader. Discover how to keep your audience intrigued while playing fair.
Just the Facts: When Reporters Become the Detective
Ellen Crosby, Hank Phillippi Ryan, LynDee Walker, R.G. Belsky, and Susan Union draw on their newsroom experience to talk about writing journalists as crime solvers. They discuss investigative instincts, ethical dilemmas, and how truth seeking and deadlines create...
