Crime fiction and true crime often begin with the same question: what does justice really look like? Amanda Kyle Williams, Connie Dial, Michelle Gagnon, and Vicki Delany share how their experiences with true crime and law enforcement inspired stories that balance procedural detail with emotional truth. This session looks at where justice, morality, and humanity meet on the page.
The “3 Acts” of Your Story and Why “Act 2 (The Middle)” is So Important
Act Two carries the weight of the entire story. Jule Selbo breaks down the three-act structure with a focused look at why the middle matters most. This session examines how conflict, obstacles, reversals, and escalating pressure work together to keep stories...
