Real police work brings texture and credibility to crime fiction when it is portrayed correctly. Allan E. Ansorge, Gary Jones, Rick Reed, and Trey Barker draw on firsthand law enforcement experience to discuss how policing informs their writing. This session highlights common misconceptions, practical corrections, and storytelling choices that help investigative scenes feel authentic and earned.
Writers’ Mistakes About Law That Drive Lawyers Crazy
Small legal mistakes can instantly break credibility with knowledgeable readers. Public defender and author S. Lee Manning walks through the errors lawyers notice first and explains why they matter. This session clarifies common misconceptions and offers practical...
