This session dives into the dark, fatalistic world of classic film noir from the 1940s and 1950s. It explores the unforgettable men and women who inhabit these stories, the moral ambiguity that defines the genre, and why noir’s themes and characters continue to influence modern crime fiction.
Stepping Into Another Gender’s Voiceom a Different Gender
Allan E. Ansorge, Chris Kelsey, Ernest Lancaster, J.R. Ripley, Jeremy Finley, and Nancy West discuss the art of writing characters of a different gender. They explore authenticity, empathy, and the craft techniques that help writers avoid stereotypes while deepening...




