Retired DEA agent and former Florida Department of Law Enforcement special agent Jim Born shares practical insights into firearms, gun safety, and law enforcement tactics. This session helps crime writers understand how weapons are used in real investigations and how to portray them accurately and responsibly in fiction.
Using Description to Introduce Place and Character
Effective description helps readers see the story without overwhelming them. Baron R. Birtcher, Bill Rapp, Jeffrey Philips, Sasscer Hill, and Stanley Trollip discuss how to anchor readers in time and place while introducing characters with just the right amount of...
