Good surveillance is quiet, deliberate, and far more demanding than fiction suggests. R.T. Lawton offers an insider’s look at how surveillance actually works, from blending into everyday environments to maintaining focus over long stretches of time. Writers learn practical techniques and small details that make private investigator scenes feel believable rather than staged.
Plotting or Pantsing: Finding Your Writing Process
Every writer approaches storytelling differently. In this session, authors discuss the balance between careful plotting and writing by instinct, sharing how they develop their process and what works best for crafting strong, engaging stories.




