Kimberly Collins, Marcy McCreary, and Robert Mangeot explore how opposing characters shape story dynamics. They discuss how conflict, chemistry, and contrast reveal deeper truths about theme, motivation, and human nature, helping writers create richer and more compelling narratives.
Short and Scary: Writing Thriller and Noir Short Stories
In this session, authors discuss writing crime stories at shorter lengths, how they approach pacing and tension, and whether they see their work as thriller, noir, or something in between. Panelists also share how they came to the short story form and why it continues...




