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.
How Theme Secretly Holds Your Story Together
Theme gives a story its meaning, but how do writers shape it without being heavy handed? Learn how theme emerges through plot and character, and how to use it as an invisible force that strengthens your story from start to finish.
