Bill Rapp shows how real-world experience can elevate espionage fiction. He discusses how authenticity, lived detail, and moral conflict bring spy stories to life, helping writers create believable narratives filled with tension, consequence, and emotional weight.
Finding the Heart of Your Novel and Communicating it Clearly
Struggling to explain your story clearly? This session helps writers define the heart of their novel using focus, theme, and loglines so readers immediately understand what the story is about and why it matters.




