This session explores how to craft powerful antagonists and the conflicts that define them. It offers guidance on creating multidimensional villains whose motivations and choices drive the story forward with tension and emotional depth.
What Makes an Amateur Sleuth Feel Real
D.R. Ransdell, Gay Yellen, Judy L. Murray, Kathryn Lasky, Lori Robbins, and Rebecca Butler dig into what makes amateur sleuths feel real. They discuss relatable traits, emotional motivation, and story choices that ground investigations in authenticity rather than...




