What makes true crime impossible to put down while still honoring the truth? David Bushman and Richard S. Jaffe examine where fact, storytelling, and ethics meet, with a clear-eyed look at research, objectivity, and authentic dialogue. This session explores how to portray real people and real prosecutions with accuracy and integrity while keeping the narrative as gripping as a novel.
Why Short Stories Endure
Robert Mangeot examines what gives short stories their lasting power. By comparing short fiction to novels and film, he reveals how precision, focus, and structure make short stories uniquely effective.
