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.
Worldbuilding for Every Genre
World building applies to every kind of story. This session explores how to create believable worlds through sensory detail, internal consistency, and emotional truth, whether writing speculative or realistic fiction.
