Intelligence work is rarely what television suggests. Former CIA officer Carmen Amato explains how intelligence organizations actually function, from tradecraft and internal structure to the limits agents work within every day. Writers gain practical insight into how espionage plots really unfold and how to build believable intelligence characters without relying on clichés.
Why Writers Fall in Love With YA
Alison McMahan, Lynn Slaughter, and Sheila Sobel discuss why writers are drawn to young adult fiction and why YA stories resonate far beyond their intended age group. They explore how universal emotions and relatable themes help these stories connect with readers of...
