Even small mistakes can undermine an otherwise strong crime story. Chris Berg and Paul James Smith draw on real law enforcement experience to walk writers through the errors they see most often in crime fiction. This session focuses on practical corrections and realistic police procedures, helping writers avoid credibility breakers and write law enforcement scenes that feel authentic and confident.
Writing True Crime Across Multiple Formats: Nonfiction, Memoirs, Essays, and Documentaries
True crime takes many forms, and each brings its own challenges. Kelly Oliver, Bruce Allen Murphy, Bruce Meisterman, Phyllis Gobbell, and Shaun Assael discuss how to find powerful stories in real events, balance accuracy with narrative momentum, and approach subjects...
