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.
Plot or Characters . . . Who’s Running the Show?
Story momentum depends on the relationship between plot and character. William Bernhardt examines how characters drive action, how plot pressures shape decision making, and why conflict sits at the center of both. This session breaks down the three classic types of...
