True crime offers powerful lessons for every kind of writer. Caitlin Rother, Carla Conti, Christina VandePol, Jessica Noll, and Mark Zeid share guidance on researching real events, structuring complex stories, and writing with both accuracy and sensitivity. This session focuses on how to learn from real cases while telling stories that are compelling, respectful, and emotionally grounded.
Just the Facts: When Reporters Become the Detective
Ellen Crosby, Hank Phillippi Ryan, LynDee Walker, R.G. Belsky, and Susan Union draw on their newsroom experience to talk about writing journalists as crime solvers. They discuss investigative instincts, ethical dilemmas, and how truth seeking and deadlines create...
