January MWA-U

Whose Story Is It? Mastering Point of View
with Lou Berney & Lori Rader-Day

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 8 EST / 7 CST / 6 MST / 5 PST; Live on Zoom

Point of view is one of the most powerful—and most misunderstood—craft choices in crime fiction. Whether you’re writing an intimate psychological suspense novel, a twist-heavy thriller, or a complex whodunit with multiple narrators, POV determines what your reader knows, when they know it, and how deeply they connect with your characters.

Join award-winning authors Lou Berney and Lori Rader-Day for an engaging, craft-focused conversation on how POV shapes mystery and suspense. Together, they’ll explore:
Choosing the right POV for your story
Balancing character interiority with narrative tension
The benefits and pitfalls of first-person, third-person, and hybrid structures
Using POV to build surprise, misdirection, and emotional resonance
Tips for revising when POV isn’t working

This interactive Zoom session will include time for audience Q&A. Whether you’re drafting your first novel or refining your tenth, you’ll leave with new tools to elevate your storytelling and sharpen your narrative edge.