An autopsy often provides answers no witness can offer. This session walks through the full autopsy process, beginning with the discovery of a body and continuing through examination in the morgue. Writers gain insight into procedural steps, investigative significance, and the training required of forensic professionals, helping them portray post-mortem examinations with realism and confidence.
Presentism: Writing Historicals for the Modern Reader
Bradley Harper, Elizabeth Crowens, Mally Becker, Marcus Cloer, Paula Gail Benson, and Shelley Blanton Stroud discuss how to write historical fiction that resonates with modern readers. They explore how to balance historical authenticity with contemporary sensibilities...
