Writing Police Stories: Character, Setting, and Realism

Mystery & Crime • Research & Forensics • Writing Craft
2016
Featuring Alex Gray, James L’Etoile, Mark Edwards, Michael Dymmoch, R.T. Lawton

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Police centered crime stories rely on strong characters and believable detail. In this session, authors answer questions about their novels, discussing how they approach law enforcement, build authentic settings, and create compelling investigations.

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