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.
Writing Convincing Stories in Foreign Places
International settings can add depth and excitement to fiction. Learn how writers research foreign locations, balance imagination with accuracy, and use politics, history, and culture to create immersive worlds.




