Mystery writers discuss creating sleuths at every stage of life, from young investigators to seasoned detectives and everyone in between. This session explores how characters are conceived, shaped, and sustained across a series, and why age, experience, and perspective matter in building compelling crime solvers readers love to follow.
Protecting Your Work: Legal Essentials Every Writer Should Know
Erika Stribling, Kem Hinton, Marty Ludlum, Miranda Darrow, and Virginia Lee explore the legal challenges authors may face, from defamation and copyright to contracts and liability. They share practical strategies to help writers protect both their work and their rights.
