How much of what we see on television actually reflects real crime scene work? Sheila L. Stephens takes listeners inside real law enforcement and forensic investigations to separate fact from fiction. This session shows where popular crime shows get it wrong and how writers can avoid common myths to create mysteries that feel authentic and believable.
Power, Strategy, and the Art of the Villain
T.O. Paine explores how the principles from The 48 Laws of Power can shape complex and strategic villains. He discusses how intellect, manipulation, and ambition can deepen conflict and raise the stakes of a story.




