Courtroom procedure can either heighten tension or drain it from a scene. Moderated by Carol L. Wright, Bill Hopkins, Debra H. Goldstein, Diane Sismour, Bruce Murphy, Marianne H. Donley, and Paula Gail Benson discuss how courtrooms actually operate and what writers need to get right. This session focuses on accurate procedure, pacing, and conflict, showing how legal realism can strengthen drama rather than slow it down.
How to Write Consistently Without Burning Out
Clay Stafford interviews Anne Perry about her remarkable writing discipline and creative stamina. She shares how she manages time, organization, and focus to produce multiple books each year while maintaining depth, quality, and creative satisfaction.
