In this panel moderated by Kathleen Ryan, authors explore the enduring fascination with true crime and why real cases captivate readers so deeply. They discuss the key differences between writing true crime and fictional crime, from research and ethics to narrative structure, and how each approach shapes the way stories of justice, violence, and truth are told.
Writing Realistic Courtroom Scenes
Lawyers with a variety of courtroom experience discuss the difference in writing about civil versus criminal cases, authenticity without being boring, and a judge’s role in a novel.
