Real interrogations rely on psychology, patience, and pressure rather than intimidation alone. Retired Navy investigator James Glass draws on more than twenty years of experience to show how interrogations actually unfold. This session explores body language, ethical gray areas, and the subtle strategies investigators use to seek the truth, helping writers craft interrogation scenes that feel tense and authentic.
Unlikely Detectives Who Actually Work
Cara Black, M.J. McGraff, Mike Befeler, Simon Wood, and Steve Ulfelder talk about creating amateur sleuths from unexpected walks of life. From unusual professions to diverse backgrounds, they explore how character experience and skillsets can naturally drive both plot...
