Medical mistakes can pull readers out of a story faster than almost anything else. Ronda Wells, M.D., walks writers through the essentials of writing believable medical scenes, from reliable research sources to the clichés and shortcuts that undermine credibility. This session helps writers tailor medical detail to their audience, striking the right balance between accuracy and storytelling so scenes feel confident rather than confusing.
Murder in the Headlines: Writing the Crimes Everyone Is Talking About
When real crimes dominate the news cycle, how do writers tell those stories responsibly and powerfully? Jackie Barrett, Jane Turzillo, Rick Porrello, and Thomas H. Cook discuss the challenges of writing true crime drawn from headlines, with a focus on ethics, empathy,...
