Deborah Crombie, Hank Phillippi Ryan, Julia Spencer Fleming, Lucy Burdette, Rosemary Harris, and Ross Hugo Vidal bring humor and friendly competition to the stage in a lively game inspired by Family Feud. Centered on the mystery genre, this fast paced session delivers laughs, surprises, and a playful look at how well writers really know their craft.
Red Herrings: How to Trick Your Reader Fairly
Keith Raffel walks writers through the mechanics behind a well constructed mystery. He breaks down structure, pacing, and misdirection, showing how to plant clues, hide the truth in plain sight, and keep readers guessing all the way to the final reveal.




