Money laundering is the engine that keeps many criminal operations alive. In this session, the speaker explains how illegal funds are concealed and moved through legitimate systems, including real estate, banking, and business ventures. Using real-world examples, this discussion reveals the methods criminals use and the professionals who sometimes enable them, giving writers the tools to portray financial crime with clarity and realism.
Designing Character Journeys That Feel Real and Earned
Bradley Harper, Jule Selbo, Lois Winston, Mitchell S. Karnes, Paul McHugh, and Wendy Gee explore how characters grow and change across a story. They discuss transformation, motivation, and emotional continuity that create satisfying narrative arcs.
