Every fictional death should serve a purpose. In this session, authors discuss why they write about crime and violence, how they decide which characters live or die, and the emotional, thematic, and narrative impact that a well-placed death can have on a story.
Taking Readers on a Journey: Building Immersive Story Worlds
Catherine Dilts leads a conversation with authors about how they create compelling fictional worlds that draw readers in from the first page. Panelists discuss techniques for building setting, atmosphere, and narrative momentum that keep readers fully engaged in the...
