Drawing on deep professional experience, James L’Etoile takes listeners inside the closed world of prison gangs. This session breaks down how these groups form, how power is maintained, and what motivates loyalty and violence behind bars. Writers gain a realistic understanding of prison culture and learn how to portray it authentically and responsibly on the page.
The “3 Acts” of Your Story and Why “Act 2 (The Middle)” is So Important
Act Two carries the weight of the entire story. Jule Selbo breaks down the three-act structure with a focused look at why the middle matters most. This session examines how conflict, obstacles, reversals, and escalating pressure work together to keep stories...
