Inside Prisons and Jails: Writing the Criminal Justice System

Mystery & Crime • Thriller & Suspense • Writing Craft
2018
Featuring Christina Hogue, James L’Etoile, Jamie Freveletti, Nancy Allen

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Prisons and jails are complex worlds filled with compelling characters and high-stakes conflict. In this session, panelists explore life behind bars, the realities of the criminal justice system, and how to portray correctional settings and incarcerated characters with authenticity and depth.

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