Researching and Writing Real Crime Stories

Mystery & Crime • Research & Forensics • Writing Craft
2023
Featuring Chris Berg, Christine Mager Wevik, David Bushman, Fancy Macelli, Lynn Chandler Willis, Patrick Kendrick

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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.

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