Soap Operas and Crime Fiction: Lessons in Drama and Suspense

Mystery & Crime • Thriller & Suspense • Writing Life & Creativity
2016
Featuring Holly West, Joe Clifford, Laura Benedicte, Reed Farrel Coleman, Toni McGee

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Authors reflect on the soap operas they grew up watching and how those stories influenced their writing. The discussion explores the impact of serialized storytelling, dramatic twists, complex relationships, and long running character arcs on modern crime fiction.

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