Effective conflict is the engine that powers story. B.J. Sloan, Bruce Robert Coffin, Debra Goldstein, Ernest Lancaster, Mark Jones, and Peter W.J. Hayes explore how to sustain tension by balancing external stakes with internal struggle. This session focuses on using conflict deliberately to shape character, strengthen scenes, and hold reader attention throughout the narrative.
What Police Actually Do at a Crime Scene
Credible crime fiction depends on getting procedures right. Former military police officer Mark Zeid walks writers through what actually happens at a crime scene, from first response to follow up. This session breaks down real world police procedures in a clear,...
