Secrets and Lies: Using the Past to Drive the Story

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2018
Featuring Emily Carpenter, Gilbert King, Hannah Mary McKinnon, Kimberly Bell, Linwood Barclay, Riley Sieger

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The past rarely stays buried in great fiction. In this session, authors discuss how hidden truths, long-held secrets, and unexpected revelations can deepen characters, create conflict, and propel a story forward. Learn how to reveal the past at just the right moment to build suspense and keep readers guessing.

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