Understanding criminal behavior requires looking beyond the crime itself. This session introduces writers to the foundations of forensic psychology, exploring how development, environment, and mental processes shape offenders over time. Writers gain a clearer picture of motivation, decision making, and psychological influence, adding depth and realism to characters across crime fiction.
Making Humor Work on the Page
Making readers laugh requires more than clever lines. Christine Mager Wevik, Dana Summers, Lane Stone, Lois Schmitt, Mary Dutta, and Robert Mangeot explore how humor works on the page through wit, irony, and character-driven comedy. This session focuses on timing,...
