True crime takes many forms, and each brings its own challenges. Kelly Oliver, Bruce Allen Murphy, Bruce Meisterman, Phyllis Gobbell, and Shaun Assael discuss how to find powerful stories in real events, balance accuracy with narrative momentum, and approach subjects with depth and integrity. This session offers guidance for writers working across nonfiction, memoir, essays, and documentary storytelling.
Short and Deadly: Writing Short Stories
Short stories demand precision, impact, and unforgettable endings. In this session, accomplished short story writers discuss what draws them to the form, the essential elements of a successful short story, and how writing short fiction differs from crafting novels,...
