Writing convincing military fiction requires more than hardware and rank insignia. A.M. Adair, Cindy Dees, Dean Krystek, Mark Zeid, and Patrick Kendrick draw on their military backgrounds to discuss what writers frequently get wrong and why it matters. This session explores culture, terminology, and daily realities, helping authors create stories that feel grounded in lived experience rather than surface-level research.
To access this content, please sign up as a member.
Check out these other resources:
This session highlights the most common editing mistakes authors make when preparing manuscripts for publication. Led by an experienced author and editor, it offers practical guidance on how to identify and correct these issues to strengthen your writing and improve...
Humor can make a mystery unforgettable. In this session, authors discuss the mystery novels that made them laugh, explore why comedy works so well alongside crime, and share how they weave humor into their own stories without diminishing suspense or emotional impact.
Vicki Draeger explores how promotion has evolved and why authors are now expected to take an active role in marketing. She shares practical ways to use social media, online ads, and other tools to promote your work—and actually enjoy the process.