When real crimes dominate the news cycle, how do writers tell those stories responsibly and powerfully? Jackie Barrett, Jane Turzillo, Rick Porrello, and Thomas H. Cook discuss the challenges of writing true crime drawn from headlines, with a focus on ethics, empathy, and narrative tension. This session explores how to honor real people while still crafting stories that hold readers from start to finish.
Making Readers Feel It: Crafting Emotion That Lasts
Learn how to make readers feel every moment. This panel dives into which emotions matter most, which are hardest to convey, and how to deepen emotional authenticity so your story stays with readers long after the final page.
