Bioterrorism is one of the most frightening and misunderstood threats in modern storytelling. This session explores how biological agents are developed, spread, and contained, using real historical and contemporary examples. Writers gain a clearer understanding of the science, the human consequences, and the investigative response, allowing them to portray biological threats with accuracy and dramatic weight rather than exaggeration.
Finding the Heart of Your Novel and Communicating it Clearly
Struggling to explain your story clearly? This session helps writers define the heart of their novel using focus, theme, and loglines so readers immediately understand what the story is about and why it matters.




