Writing Crime Fiction Before and After the Internet

Presented by: Barbara Collins | Brian Panowich | Max Allan Collins | Sam Reaves

Categories: Authors | Crime Fiction | Mystery

Author Brian Panowich leads a discussion on writing mysteries and thrillers in a world before and after the internet and smartphones, exploring how technology affects plot, pacing, investigations, and the choices writers make today.

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