Criminal defense is one of the most misunderstood roles in the justice system. Attorney and author Richard S. Jaffe explores what it really means to defend the accused, including the moral weight of the job, public judgment, and the responsibility of standing between a client and the power of the state. This session reveals how defense work exposes the true tensions at the heart of justice and how writers can portray that complexity honestly.
Inside the High Stakes World of Medical Thrillers
Claire Applewhite, Doug Woodward, Judith Lucci, Linda Petrilli Duncan, and Paula Gail Benson draw on their medical and legal backgrounds to reveal how medical thrillers really work. They discuss blending accurate detail with fast pacing and high stakes, showing how to...




