Some mysteries are powered by people rather than puzzles. Bill Cusano, Jim Nesbitt, Lynn Slaughter, Poppy Gee, Thomas Burns, and Warren Moore explore how to write mysteries where character psychology and emotional stakes take center stage. This session shows how crime can serve as a framework for deeper, character-driven storytelling.
How to End a Story So Readers Feel Rewarded
A great ending feels both surprising and inevitable. Benny Sims, Georgina Cross, M.K. Dean, Rich Zahradnik, Rick Treon, and Robin Yocum explore what makes an ending truly satisfying, from balancing twists with closure to knowing when to explain and when to leave...




