What really happens when officers reach for alternatives to deadly force? In this session, a Boston University professor explains how less-than-lethal weapons actually work, when they are used, and the legal and situational limits that govern their deployment. Writers gain a clear understanding of the tools commonly used in law enforcement and self-defense, along with the real-world consequences of choosing these options.
How to Write Action That Hits Hard and Stays Human
Baron R. Birtcher, Nellie Neeman, Richard Meredith, Rodney Syler, Sonja Dewing, and T.M. Clark dig into what makes action adventure impossible to put down. They explore pacing, danger, heroes and villains, and the moral choices characters face under pressure, showing...
