Human trafficking is one of the most misunderstood crimes, both in life and on the page. Drawing on firsthand experience as a police officer, Mike Brieba explains how trafficking cases actually unfold, what warning signs investigators look for, and where fiction often goes wrong. This session guides writers in approaching the subject with accuracy, responsibility, and respect for victims.
How Writers Structure Their Days to Get the Work Done
Anne Emery, Artie Kain, Charles Finch, Cornelia Read, Dana Haynes, and Gerald Elias discuss their daily writing routines. They explore how habits, environment, and mindset shape productivity and creative flow.




