What turns a courtroom case into a national obsession? Bruce Allen Murphy, Carol L. Wright, James Glass, Lindy Hughes, and R.G. Belsky explore the elements that define a true trial of the century and why these cases grip the public imagination. This session looks at how real landmark trials unfold and how writers can draw on their structure, personalities, and stakes to create unforgettable courtroom drama in fiction.
Inside Government Power: Writing Suspense from the Inside
Writers explore how government agencies add depth and tension to suspense fiction. In this session, panelists discuss the branches and institutions they write about, what drew them to those worlds, and how insider details and power dynamics heighten stakes and realism...
