How Real Interrogations Create Pressure

Presented by: James Glass
Categories: Interrogation | Writing

Interrogation scenes succeed or fail on subtle human behavior. James Glass, a former interrogator with more than twenty years of experience, explains how real interrogations unfold and what verbal and nonverbal cues matter most. Writers gain insight into power dynamics, timing, and psychological pressure, making questioning scenes feel tense, authentic, and grounded in reality.

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