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What It’s Like to Operate in the Shadows

Presented by: Leo J Maloney
Categories: Black Operative | Writing

Some stories can only come from lived experience. Leo J. Maloney recounts moments from his work as a black operative inside a clandestine government agency, showing how real missions shape tension, pacing, and character choices. This session gives writers insight into the mindset, risks, and operational reality behind covert action and how those elements translate into gripping fiction.

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