Weaponry in Crime Fiction

Mystery & Crime • Research & Forensics • Writing Craft
2015
Featuring Charles Salzberg, John Gilstrap, Mark Troy, Robin Purcell, Seth Harwood

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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.

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