Strong description makes scenes feel immediate and alive. Claire Applewhite, Desiree Brown, John Hegenberger, Mary Adams Belk, and Tracee de Hahn break down practical techniques for using sensory detail and precise language to create vivid imagery. This session focuses on turning description into an active storytelling tool that deepens immersion without slowing momentum.
When History Solves the Crime: Real vs. Invented Sleuths
How do you choose between creating a fictional detective or taking a historical figure and turning them into a detective? These authors have done a little of both, and they help navigate the waters of historical mysteries.
