The Truth About Intelligence Agencies That Fiction Gets Wrong

Research & Forensics • Writing Craft
2012
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What do intelligence agencies really do, and how is that different from police work? This session clears up common misconceptions about intelligence operations and explains how agencies like the CIA focus on collecting and analyzing information rather than making arrests. Writers learn what roles realistically exist inside intelligence organizations, from field operatives to analysts and support staff, making it easier to create believable espionage characters and storylines.

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