Even though there's no smooth journey to publication, Zelly Ruskin discusses what her road to publishing looked like and how it can differ for authors.

Scott Ellis and Darin Werkmeister answer attendees' burning questions about Audiobooks using their years of expertise.

In Wendy Gee's presentation, she dives into the key elements that comprise any story in any genre and how to build off of them to make the best story you can.

Paranormal mystery writers share their thoughts on what makes a story paranormal, how to keep the genre fresh, inspiration, and other characteristics of

A panel of writers and artists explore combining crime and mystery storylines with the graphic novel format.

A group of authors fascinated by serial killers discuss their work, why they chose the genre, and how they define a serial killer in their books.

Author Robin Spano engages with a diverse group of authors to discuss Canadian stereotypes, while also shedding light on the country's darker aspects.

Mark Billingham talks with four authors in a lively discussion about heroes and villains, delving into the characters they love, the ones they hate, and those

Panelists with novels set in Chicago talk about "why Chicago?" Or put another way, why does place matter in crime fiction?

Authors who have had both law careers and write about lawyers talk about their experiences and their work.

John Lutz in Conversation with Les Roberts.

Authors discuss writing from the opposite sex.

Authors play a Family Feud-style game where the theme is all about mystery.

Mystery authors in conversation about what they have "breathed in" and been inspired by, and how that has shaped their writing.

Authors discuss the legacy of the great Rex Stout and how it has influenced their work.

An interview with five literary agents.

Paranormal authors talk about the blossoming market for the paranormal genre and how they came to write for it.

Authors discuss their experiences in Hollywood and what it's like having their characters on the big screen.

A panel of cozy mystery writers talk about adding a twist to their tales: protagonists who craft.

Culinary Mystery authors share their "recipes for murder."

Writing about Senior Sleuths: authors share what made them decide to write about an older protagonist.

Panelists discuss what brought them to the business of writing about murder.

Four Cozy authors talk about how their books aren't cozy at all.

True crime writers talk about their work and the criminals they have written about.

Four Young Adult authors discuss their transitions from writing for adults to writing for the young adult genre.

Mystery authors who write protagonists with unusual professions talk about how they chose their character's jobs and how they researched them.

A panel of Southern writers talks about what makes a "Southern" book different from others and their distinct Southern styles.

This panel of mystery writers whose work features cats and dogs as main characters discuss the unique opportunities and challenges that are created when you

Writers discuss their process for writing and what "the zone" looks like for them.

After an introduction from Clay Stafford, New York Times bestselling author Lisa Black talks about her writing career.

Author Baron Birtcher talks about the importance of not just believing in yourself but believing in your ability to do better than you think you can.

In this class, author John DeDakis looks at the novel writing process in two ways: from the big-picture vantage point and then from the scene-writing

Former ATF agent with over 25 years experience talks about "how thugs get their guns," especially how convicted felons obtain guns and how drug cartels

This interview with author J. T. Ellison also runs as a writing workshop wherein the audience and interviewer ask questions. Ellison discusses her opinions on

Explore why stories stall early and how a compelling protagonist's entrance can make readers care, starting from the very first line.

Elysse Wagner, a book publicist and campaign strategist at Books Forward PR, shared insights on publicity tips for authors.

B. Alan Bourgeois, an award-winning author and founder of Texas Authors Incorporated, discusses various marketing strategies for authors.

Learn how adding a meaningful deadline can transform a technically perfect but lifeless scene into one filled with urgency, evolution, and forward motion.

The panel discusses strategies for writing suspenseful novels, focusing on overcoming the "shaggy middle" and maintaining reader engagement.

Learn how clarity, curiosity, and emotional tone work together to create a title that attracts readers and reflects the heart of your story.

Baron Birtcher leads a panel on character development, exploring the process of building compelling characters. The discussion focuses on what it takes to

Flat setting? This post shows how to make your backdrop breathe, using motion, emotion, and metaphor to turn place into presence.

Carmen Amato leads a panel discussion on writing female crime solvers, exploring the motivations behind centering women in these roles. The conversation