Great description brings a story to life while keeping it moving. Baron R. Birtcher, D.R. Ransdell, Jim Nesbitt, K.L. Murphy, MaryJean Zajac, and Michael Bradley share examples from their own work to show how they balance vivid detail with narrative drive. Writers will gain practical insight into choosing the details that matter most and cutting those that quietly stall a scene.
Exploring the Criminal Mind: What Really Drives Criminal Behavior
What drives people to commit crimes is rarely simple. This session introduces writers to forensic psychology and the ways experts study criminal behavior, motivation, and recurring patterns. By understanding how psychologists analyze offenders and interpret behavior,...
