Why does true crime continue to fascinate readers across generations? Chris Berg, Christine Mager Wevik, David Bushman, Fancy Macelli, Lynn Chandler Willis, and Patrick Kendrick share practical techniques for researching real cases, shaping compelling narratives, and navigating the ethical responsibilities that come with telling true stories. This session focuses on writing that is both rigorously factual and deeply engaging.
Small Stories With Big Impact
Carmen Amato and Wendy Kendall explore the evolving art of the novella. They discuss what defines the form, how expectations around length and publishing have shifted, and why novellas offer writers a powerful space for focused storytelling and creative freedom.




