Music can do more than set mood. This session explores how rhythm, lyrics, and soundtracks become active forces in crime fiction, shaping character, atmosphere, and plot in powerful ways.
How to Manage Research Without Getting Overwhelmed
Strong stories are built on clear thinking and well managed information. Brett O’Conner, Brian Hicks, Graham Brown, and Kimberly Connolly share practical approaches to researching and organizing material without getting buried in it. This session offers writers...




