Military fiction often falls apart on small but telling details. Luis Rosas, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, walks writers through the mistakes he sees most often when authors portray military life. Drawing on firsthand experience, he explains how service members actually live and work, how command structures function, and how sacrifice and duty shape behavior. This session helps writers replace assumptions with authenticity and write military characters with credibility and respect.
Writing Meaningful Character Change That Feels Earned
J.A. Jance, Howard Owen, Karen McCullough, Margaret Mizushima, and Sharon Marchisello explore how characters evolve over time. They share insights into growth, change, and the emotional journey that gives a story depth and resonance.
