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.
Creating Conflict from Character and Setting
Conflict becomes powerful when it grows naturally from character and setting. Angela Greenman, Rodney Walther, and Venita Bonds discuss how to create meaningful tension by tapping into relationships, environment, and the internal struggles that shape decisions. This...




