Compelling stories begin with clear and believable character motivation. In this session, authors share techniques for aligning a character’s goals with the demands of the plot, creating tension, driving momentum, and building emotional investment that keeps readers engaged.
Recreating Daily Life in Historical Mysteries
Charles Finch, Eleanor Kuhns, Emily Brightwell, Laura Brennan, S. K. Rizzolo, and Susanna Calkins discuss the pleasures and pitfalls of writing mysteries set centuries ago. Topics include recreating daily life, capturing period voice, and making historical settings...
