Great description brings a story to life while keeping it moving. Baron R. Birtcher, D.R. Ransdell, Jim Nesbitt, K.L. Murphy, MaryJean Zajac, and Michael Bradley share examples from their own work to show how they balance vivid detail with narrative drive. Writers will gain practical insight into choosing the details that matter most and cutting those that quietly stall a scene.
Poison, Proof, and Suspicious Deaths
Poisons are often invisible, but their effects can be devastating. Mike Bodge explains how chemicals, household items, and naturally occurring toxins have been used in real homicide and suicide cases. This session explores how toxic substances cause death, when...




