Writing Women Who Wear the Badge

Cleveland Rocks and So Does Murder: When a City Becomes the Crime Story

Amanda Flower, Casey Daniels, John Bellairs, Les Roberts, and Robin Yocum discuss why Cleveland makes such a compelling setting for crime fiction and true crime. They explore the city’s history, grit, and atmosphere, and how its character shapes the people and stories...

Plot or Characters . . . Who’s Running the Show?

Characters, Conflict, Fiction, Plot, Storytelling

Story momentum depends on the relationship between plot and character. William Bernhardt examines how characters drive action, how plot pressures shape decision making, and why conflict sits at the center of both. This session breaks down the three classic types of...

Marketing Self-Published and Independent Books

Marketing, Publishing, Self-Publishing, Social Media

Marketing is often the hardest part of publishing, especially for independent authors. Judith Gaines, Kate Gable, Kiersten Modglin, Nina Wachsman, and Sonja Dewing share practical, proven approaches to reaching readers and building visibility. This session covers...

Cleveland Rocks and So Does Murder: When a City Becomes the Crime Story

Plot or Characters . . . Who’s Running the Show?

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