Dialogue works best when every line serves a purpose. Benny Sims, Dana J. Summers, Gay Yellen, Jule Selbo, Kathryn Lasky, and M.K. Dean explore how to write conversations that sound authentic, reveal emotion, and move the story forward. This session focuses on making dialogue feel natural while ensuring each exchange deepens character and advances the plot.
Creating Investigators Readers Trust
A great investigation starts with a compelling investigator. Chris Berg, James Glass, John DeDakis, Lynn Chandler Willis, and Mark Troy share what they have learned from writing procedurals, private eyes, noir, and journalistic crime fiction. They discuss voice,...
