SWAT and special operations are built on precision, coordination, and split-second decisions. In this session, current and former tactical and emergency officers discuss how high-risk operations actually unfold, from planning and procedure to execution under pressure. Writers gain a realistic understanding of investigative protocols, emergency response, and tactical teamwork, helping action scenes feel intense, accurate, and earned.
Why Reading Shapes the Writer You Become
John Connolly discusses Books to Die For and the belief that writers are first and foremost readers. He explores how reading deeply shapes voice, craft, and a lifelong connection to storytelling.
