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.
Semper Fidelis: Writing Crime Stories Set Behind Military Lines
B. Kent Anderson, Charles Todd, James R. Benn, Lisa Brackmann, Martin Limón, and Matthew C. Funk discuss what it takes to write believable crime fiction rooted in military life. They explore research methods, authentic settings, and the unique crimes that arise within...
