Writing about terrorism requires more than headlines and spectacle. T.J. O’Connor draws on four decades of experience in anti terrorism to explain how terror operations actually function and how governments work to stop them. This session gives writers insight into motivation, planning, intelligence gathering, and countermeasures, helping them portray terrorism and response efforts with realism, nuance, and credibility.
Building Great Police Procedurals: Heroes, Villains, and Authenticity
Drawing on their backgrounds in law enforcement, panelists discuss what makes a compelling police procedural. The conversation explores authentic character development, the importance of a strong antagonist, and how real world policing informs believable crime fiction.
