The Power of Setting in Crime Fiction

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2016
Featuring Amy Reade, Ellen Byron, James R. Franklin, Lori Roy, R.G. Belsky

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Setting can shape character, mood, and the entire direction of a story. In this session, panelists explore the many roles setting plays in crime fiction, from its connection to history and genre to the way it influences atmosphere, tension, and character development.

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