What really goes on inside a fractured mind, and how far can you push it on the page? In this session, Debra Gaskill, Cate Holahan, Judith Lucci, Peggy Grigowski, Shirley B. Garrett, and Susan P. Crawford draw on real-world experience in psychology and mental health to show how unforgettable psychological thrillers are built. Learn how to portray obsession, paranoia, and manipulation with authenticity while keeping readers riveted and deeply unsettled.
Writing Violence with Consequence
Violence on the page works best when it serves character and story. Christa Faust, Eric Beetner, Frank Bill, Jamie Freveletti, and Tom Schreck discuss what Hollywood often gets wrong about fighting and what writers need to get right. This session explores realism,...
