International thrillers place characters in unfamiliar territory where danger, politics, and cultural differences raise the stakes. In this session, authors discuss the challenges of writing global suspense, building believable international settings, and sending protagonists on high risk missions far from home.
Using YA Tropes Without Writing a Cliché
Kate Hart and Rae Ann Parker offer a practical introduction to common settings and character archetypes in young adult fiction. Using clear examples, they show how writers can use these familiar elements effectively while still creating fresh and original stories.
