What True Crime Can Teach Writers

Mystery & Crime • Research & Forensics • Writing Craft
2025
Featuring Caitlin Rother, Carla Conti, Christina VandePol, Jessica Noll, Mark Zeid

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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.

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