U.S. Department of State Special Agent Ron Campbell offers a rare, inside look at counterintelligence and protection operations overseas. This session helps writers understand how espionage and security work actually function, and how to portray them with accuracy, tension, and credibility on the page.
The Power of Setting in Storytelling
How much power does setting really have in a story? This panel explores the role of location as more than backdrop, examining how place shapes character, mood, conflict, and theme. Discover how to make your setting feel alive and essential so it becomes as memorable...




