ITW Presents: Four Authors Journeys
With S.A. Cosby, Jean Kwok, Hank Phillippi Ryan and David Heska Wanbli Weiden
Moderated by: Elena Hartwell
ITW Presents: Secrets of a Series
With Elizabeth George, Robert Dugoni, Tracy Clark, Gregg Hurwitz and Hank Phillippi Ryan (moderator).
So you’re planning to write a series! That’s great! And writing the first book is no problem. But how can you possibly keep it going?
Ex-FBI director James Comey talks about life as an agent.
Take a unique look into the career of an FBI agent. How do their days start? What exactly is their role? Do they get along with local police? Do they work outside the US? For anyone writing in this genre, this is a must watch.
Author Taylor Moore shares his secrets to make your setting a character.
Bringing his unique ability to make his setting feel like a living character, Taylor shares his secrets with us and delivers it with immense impact. Taylor writes a series set in rural Texas and taught this class at CraftFest 2023.
Career Switch: Writing Historical Crime Fiction
The inspiration for writing is often drawn from one’s own passions and experiences. When I started writing THE DEATH MASK MURDERS, I was working as a volunteer guide at the Old Melbourne Gaol. I’ve always been fascinated by history, architecture and, I have to admit, crime and punishment. Being a teacher can do that to you!
Author Priscilla Paton on Effective Research
Author Priscilla Paton, author of the Twin City Mysteries, is known for her suspenseful and well-researched novels. We asked Paton about the best resources for discovering hard-to-find information and those specific details that make a novel feel factually and emotionally authentic. Here’s what we learned.
Writing Realistic Dialogue
Jacquelin Thomas’s broad range of writing work has garnered plenty of well-deserved attention. She’s the winner of several awards, including two EMMA awards. Here, she shares her tips for writing captivating dialogue.