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.
Heroes and Antiheroes: The Good, the Bad, and the Complex
Not all heroes are purely good, and not all villains are entirely evil. In this session, authors explore the moral gray areas that define heroes and antiheroes, examining how complex motivations and flawed choices shape character and influence readers’ perceptions of...
