Serial killers in fiction often blur into myth, but reality is more complex and disturbing. Jon Jefferson examines the psychology of serial killers as they exist in the real world and how those realities translate into effective storytelling. Writers gain insight into behavior, motivation, and mindset, helping them create chilling characters that feel authentic rather than exaggerated.
Building Crime Fiction From Real Life
Crime fiction often draws inspiration from the real world. In this session, authors discuss how setting, character, and scenario influence one another and how real life experiences and observations shape their stories. The second half of the panel is dedicated to...
