Show versus tell is often misunderstood and just as often misapplied. Kristy Montee and Kelly Nichols break down what showing really looks like on the page, focusing on sensory detail, emotion, and action. This session clarifies how to make scenes feel immediate and alive without overexplaining or overwhelming the reader.
Writing Violence That Matters
Violence in crime fiction can shock, reveal character, and raise the stakes when used effectively. In this session, authors discuss how to write violence with purpose, exploring what drives readers away, how protagonists respond to brutality, and how writers handle...
