How does a state level investigative agency operate behind the scenes? Special Agent Dan Royce offers an inside look at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, including its history, structure, and investigative process. This session helps writers understand how major cases are handled at the state level and how to portray those investigations with accuracy and confidence.
What Your Protagonist Wants and Why It Matters
Becki Willis, Chris Berg, Lori Robbins, Mary Dutta, Randy Weir, and S. Lee Manning explore how clear, believable goals give your protagonist purpose and momentum. They discuss how motivation, point of view, and inner conflict work together to move a story forward and...




