Surveillance is slow, tense, and far more complicated than fiction often suggests. Sheila Stevens explores how surveillance is really conducted, from tools and techniques to legal limits and operational risks. Writers gain insight into the patience, danger, and decision-making involved when watching suspects, especially when surveillance efforts are compromised or go wrong.
Weaponry in Crime Fiction
Weapons can shape both plot and character in crime, mystery, and thriller stories. In this session, authors discuss how to research and portray weapons accurately, and how the presence of violence and danger influences tension, stakes, and character development.
