Domestic violence and sexual assault demand careful, informed storytelling. In this session, a prosecutor offers insight into how these cases are investigated and prosecuted, while dispelling common myths and examining offender behavior and toxicology. The discussion emphasizes trauma-informed perspectives and provides writers with tools to portray victims and survivors with depth, accuracy, and compassion.
When the Writing Life Calls
Diane Lake shares her personal journey and reminds aspiring writers that there is no single path to success and that chance often plays a role. She encourages taking risks, forming a writer’s group, connecting with others, and creating work that feels meaningful and...
