Reality TV, Crime Drama, and the Rise of Messy Characters

Reality television has changed the way audiences view drama, conflict, and character. In this session, panelists explore how shows like Real Housewives have influenced television storytelling and helped reshape crime fiction through flawed characters, heightened tension, and unconventional narrative dynamics.

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Telling the Story Through Dialogue

Dialogue can do far more than carry conversation. Jaden (Beth) Terrell moderates Addison Michael, Linda Sands, L.M. Whitaker, and Sharon Marchisello as they share practical ways to use dialogue to reveal character, move the plot forward, and sharpen a novel’s voice....