Effective dialogue earns its place by serving character and story. Danny Lindsey, Jim Nesbitt, Kathleen Cosgrove, Peggy O’Neal Peden, Robert Downs, Ross Cavins, and Shirley B. Garrett discuss how to make dialogue purposeful, authentic, and revealing. This session focuses on using conversation to advance plot, shape voice, and strengthen reader connection.
The Fourth Amendment: The Search That Makes or Breaks a Case
Search and seizure laws often decide whether a case survives or collapses. James Glass, Larry Enmon, and Lisa Preston explain how the Fourth Amendment works in real investigations at the federal, state, and local levels. Writers gain a clear understanding of warrants,...
