Espionage depends as much on psychology as it does on secrecy. A.M. Adair draws on more than two decades of military service to explain how human intelligence and counterintelligence operations really work. This session explores recruitment, interrogation, and operational logistics, giving writers a realistic understanding of how information is gathered, protected, and exploited in the real world.
Using Flaws and Quirks to Create Authentic Characters
Becki Willis, Katherine Hutchinson Hayes, and Nicolas Evans share how quirks, flaws, and personal history shape compelling characters. They discuss how small details can deepen authenticity and make characters feel real on the page.
