Legal details can quietly undermine an otherwise great story. In this session, C.A. Rowland, Erika Stribling, Greg Laird, J.B. Manning, Miranda Darrow, and Paula Gail Benson tackle the legal misconceptions that most often trip writers up. They discuss courtroom accuracy, correct use of legal language, and how the justice system really moves, helping writers balance realism with pacing so legal scenes feel sharp, credible, and dramatically effective.
Semper Fidelis: Writing Crime Stories Set Behind Military Lines
B. Kent Anderson, Charles Todd, James R. Benn, Lisa Brackmann, Martin Limón, and Matthew C. Funk discuss what it takes to write believable crime fiction rooted in military life. They explore research methods, authentic settings, and the unique crimes that arise within...
