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Nuggets of Mystery: How Short Mysteries Deliver Big Impact

Presented by: Barb Goffman | Janet Hutchings | John M. Floyd | Laura K. Curtis | Shelley Costa | Terry Moran
Categories: Fiction | Mystery | Short Stories

Barb Goffman, Janet Hutchings, John M. Floyd, Laura K. Curtis, Shelley Costa, and Terry Moran break down the craft of short mystery fiction. They discuss how to deliver tension, character, and surprise in a limited word count, and why small stories can leave a powerful impact.

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