Agatha Christie often broke the “rules” of mystery writing. And yet, one could argue her reliable storytelling kept readers coming back book after book. With juicy twists and surprises, of course. What can we learn from Christie's measured, deliberate, but irreverent approach to bring new dimension to our stories?  Lisa Haneberg loves to explore Galveston Island’s gritty back … Continue reading "Lisa Haneberg – Are You a Methodical Writer, Mystery Maverick, or Both?"

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We’re delighted to announce that Judith Turner-Yamamoto will be our guest speaker at our August 13 meeting. Her debut novel, Loving the Dead and Gone, comes out on September 6 from Regal House Publishing, Sour Mash Southern Literature series. Chapter member Miki Reilly-Howe will be interviewing the 2020 Petrichor Prize finalist about the long process from writing to publication, … Continue reading "Judith Turner-Yamamoto, Author: Writing to Publication – The Process"

Author Carol Preflatish speaks to us about organization for writers. Organization is just one key to being published. Carol's presentation will show different techniques and tips for organizing ideas, notes, research, and projects to help the writer move closer to being published. In this session, you will learn: Your Work Area Different Ways to be … Continue reading "Carol Preflatish – The Organized Writer"

Prime Crime Festival (formerly Magna Cum Murder) at the Columbia Club The inaugural Prime Crime at the Columbia Club Crime Writing Festival will be launched at the venerable Columbia Club on Indianapolis’ historic Monument Circle, October 28 - 30, 2022. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Columbia Club is the perfect venue … Continue reading "Prime Crime – Indianapolis"

Join us in November when we talk to Freelance Editor Catherine Luttinger. DRS member Miki Reilly-Howe will lead a Q&A, exploring Catherine's experience in the publishing industry. Catherine Luttinger As the child of a family of writers, it’s no wonder Catherine Luttinger has worked in and around publishing for over twenty-five years. Editing wasn’t something she learned; it … Continue reading "Catherine Luttinger – The Fine Art of Editing and Finding a Literary Agent"

John DeDakis speaks to DRS on January 14, 2023. Award-winning novelist, writing coach, and manuscript editor John DeDakis is a former editor on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer."

Abby Vandiver (writing as Abby Collette), is author of the Logan Dickerson Mysteries, Romaine Wilder Mysteries and A Deadly Inside Scoop. She is a member of Crime Writers of Color and Sisters in Crime national, regional (Cleveland) and guppy chapters. Abby will talk to us about how she writes (does she follow an outline - or … Continue reading "Abby Vandiver (Abby Collette) – Author of A Deadly Inside Scoop"