Behind the Badge: Writing Authentic Police Procedure

Authors with real-world law enforcement experience break down what actually happens behind the badge. This panel dives into police procedure, investigative realities, and the details writers often get wrong. Drawing directly from their professional backgrounds, the panelists share practical insights that help crime and detective fiction feel authentic, grounded, and believable.

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What Writers Get Wrong When They Write About the Military

What Writers Get Wrong When They Write About the Military

Military fiction often falls apart on small but telling details. Luis Rosas, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, walks writers through the mistakes he sees most often when authors portray military life. Drawing on firsthand experience, he explains how service members...

Learning to Use Humor as a Story Tool

Learning to Use Humor as a Story Tool

Humor adds dimension to characters and scenes when used with purpose. Allan E. Ansorge, R.G. Belsky, Rhonda Gilliland, Shaun Harris, and Shirley B. Garrett share how they approach humor in fiction and why it works. This session focuses on using comedy to reveal...

Inside the World of Jewish Noir

Inside the World of Jewish Noir

Ken Wishnia and fellow contributors discuss an upcoming anthology that brings a fresh cultural lens to noir fiction. This session explores the themes, influences, and creative choices behind Jewish Noir, examining how identity, history, and moral complexity shape...