Courtroom scenes succeed on tension, clarity, and authority, not speeches and theatrics. Brian Cuban, James Bernier, Lisa Reppeto, Marty Ludlum, McCracken Poston Jr., Mike Rubin, Richard Turner, and Wieland Diehl draw on real legal experience to show how courtrooms actually function. This session breaks down the differences between civil and criminal cases, the role of the judge, and how to maintain momentum while staying true to reality, helping writers craft courtroom scenes that feel dramatic and believable.
Dialogue: What Belongs in a Story
Great dialogue does more than fill space, it reveals character and moves the story forward. Jacob Moon, Jane B. Lee, Rich Zahradnik, and Rick Pullen explore how to decide what belongs on the page and what should be left unsaid. This session focuses on writing...
