Domestic violence and sexual assault demand careful, informed storytelling. In this session, a prosecutor offers insight into how these cases are investigated and prosecuted, while dispelling common myths and examining offender behavior and toxicology. The discussion emphasizes trauma-informed perspectives and provides writers with tools to portray victims and survivors with depth, accuracy, and compassion.
Why True Crime Grips Us
In this panel moderated by Kathleen Ryan, authors explore the enduring fascination with true crime and why real cases captivate readers so deeply. They discuss the key differences between writing true crime and fictional crime, from research and ethics to narrative...




