Writing about terrorism requires more than headlines and spectacle. T.J. O’Connor draws on four decades of experience in anti terrorism to explain how terror operations actually function and how governments work to stop them. This session gives writers insight into motivation, planning, intelligence gathering, and countermeasures, helping them portray terrorism and response efforts with realism, nuance, and credibility.
Choosing Locations that Raise the Stakes
The right setting can intensify emotion and sharpen conflict. This session explores how to choose locations that naturally raise stakes, deepen tension, and quietly influence character behavior in every scene.
