Weapons can shape both plot and character in crime, mystery, and thriller stories. In this session, authors discuss how to research and portray weapons accurately, and how the presence of violence and danger influences tension, stakes, and character development.
Using Location to Deepen Mood and Meaning
Learn how to choose and develop settings that enhance mood and meaning. This discussion focuses on making locations feel alive and integrating them seamlessly into plot, theme, and character development.
