Writing Small Town Settings That Come Alive

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2016
Featuring Caro Ramsay, Melissa Lenhardt, Ronald Cartmel, Rosalind Noonan, William Shaw

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Small towns can be the perfect backdrop for unforgettable mysteries. In this session, authors discuss why they chose their fictional communities, how they capture the charm and secrets of small town life, and the unique storytelling opportunities these close-knit settings provide.

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