Search and seizure errors can unravel an entire case, on the page and in real life. Alan A. Cook draws on experience as a prosecutor, law clerk, and district attorney to explain how the Fourth Amendment actually works in practice. This session helps writers understand warrants, exceptions, and common pitfalls so legal procedures in their stories feel accurate, credible, and dramatically sound.
Finding Your People: How Book Country Helps Writers Connect and Grow
Lucy Silag introduces Book Country, Penguin Random House’s online community for writers. She explains how the platform helps authors share feedback, connect with peers, and build meaningful momentum in their publishing careers.




