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Writing Violence with Consequence

Presented by: Christa Faust | Eric Beetner | Frank Bill | Jamie Freveletti | Tom Schreck
Categories: Character | Combat | Fighting | Research | Writing

Violence on the page works best when it serves character and story. Christa Faust, Eric Beetner, Frank Bill, Jamie Freveletti, and Tom Schreck discuss what Hollywood often gets wrong about fighting and what writers need to get right. This session explores realism, consequence, and how well-written combat can expose vulnerability, intensify tension, and leave a lasting impact.

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