Bill Rapp shows how real-world experience can elevate espionage fiction. He discusses how authenticity, lived detail, and moral conflict bring spy stories to life, helping writers create believable narratives filled with tension, consequence, and emotional weight.
Can You Spot a Killer First Line?: First Line Game
Boyd Morrison, Brett Battles, Eric Stone, Jonathan Hayes, Stefanie Pintoff, and Will Lavender host an interactive game built around one of the hardest parts of writing, the opening line. Audience members must decide whether a first line is real or invented, revealing...
