Humor is one of the hardest effects to pull off consistently. Bente Gallagher, Charlene Johnson, Gail Oust, Nancy West, Robert Spiller, and Susan Smily share examples from their own work while discussing the craft behind effective comedy. They examine language control, tonal balance, and the challenges of blending humor with sex, crime, and violence without losing reader trust.
What Really Happens at a Crime Scene?
Crime scenes are complex, methodical, and rarely as simple as fiction makes them seem. Royce Wilson walks writers through what actually happens at a crime scene, from proper procedures to evidence handling and documentation. This session clarifies common...
