The Responsibility of Telling Real Crime Stories

Writing true crime comes with unique responsibilities and rewards. Caitlin Rother, Carla Conti, Christine Mager Wevik, Lisa Wysocky, and Peter Houlahan draw on firsthand experience to discuss research methods, ethical challenges, and the weight of telling real stories. This session explores how to turn real tragedies into powerful narratives that remain truthful and deeply human.

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