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50 Ways to Kill Your Lover

Presented by: Claire Applewhite | Jennie Bentley | Mike Orenduff | Philip Cioffari
Categories: Investigation | Investigator | Research | True Crime | Writing

Killing a character is never just about the method. Claire Applewhite, Jennie Bentley, Mike Orenduff, and Philip Cioffari discuss the wide range of ways authors approach fictional deaths, from research choices to narrative impact. This session explores how much realism is enough, how craft decisions shape reader response, and how to handle violence thoughtfully and effectively on the page.

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