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Episode 57: Pamela Fagan Hutchins - Killing it with a Crime Fiction Series

First Draft Friday: Conversations about author craft

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Crafting Compelling Crime Fiction

Delving into the intricacies of character development, this chapter emphasizes the importance of crafting backstories that enhance the characters' significance in the narrative. The speaker shares insights on editing techniques that maintain pace and suspense in crime fiction, discussing the balance between character-driven narratives and plot twists. Additionally, they explore reader preferences for complex plots and strategies for incorporating twists while keeping readers engaged and intrigued.

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