Writing Chicago With Grit and Authenticity

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Chicago has a voice all its own. This session explores how writers capture the city’s grit, history, and character while avoiding clichés and letting place drive story and tone.

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What Writers Get Wrong When They Write About the Military

What Writers Get Wrong When They Write About the Military

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...