What drives people to commit crimes is rarely simple. This session introduces writers to forensic psychology and the ways experts study criminal behavior, motivation, and recurring patterns. By understanding how psychologists analyze offenders and interpret behavior, writers gain tools for creating characters whose actions feel psychologically grounded rather than convenient.
Writing Regional Fiction and Nonfiction
Regional writing invites readers into a specific place and way of life. Learn how to capture the voice, rhythm, and spirit of a region so convincingly that readers feel fully immersed in the landscape and its people.




