Domestic violence and sexual assault demand careful, informed storytelling. In this session, a prosecutor offers insight into how these cases are investigated and prosecuted, while dispelling common myths and examining offender behavior and toxicology. The discussion emphasizes trauma-informed perspectives and provides writers with tools to portray victims and survivors with depth, accuracy, and compassion.
How to Keep Readers’ Interest in the Middle of Your Book
The middle of a novel is where many stories lose energy. Ashley Sargeant Hagan, Diane Sismour, Hank Phillippi Ryan, Jule Selbo, and Rich Zahradnik explore how to maintain momentum through the second act by deepening character arcs, raising stakes, and introducing...




