Writing about sexual assault requires accuracy, care, and a deep understanding of how these cases unfold. Retired Anchorage Police Department sergeant Mark Rein draws on years of investigative experience to explain the realities of sexual assault investigations. This session focuses on process, survivor experience, and the systemic challenges investigators face, giving writers the insight needed to approach this subject with responsibility and truth.
The Crime Beat: Why Journalists Make Such Convincing Sleuths
Eugenie West, Gwen Florio, LynDee Walker, Steven Womack, and Tom Wood explore how journalism shapes mystery writing. They discuss investigative instincts, chasing leads, and how real world reporting experience helps create believable sleuths and authentic crime stories.
