Peter Houlahan, award-winning author of Norco ’80, breaks down how to transform raw facts into a relentless true crime thriller. Drawing from real 911 calls, court records, and interviews, this master class shows how to impose structure on chaos and build escalating tension without sacrificing accuracy. Attendees gain practical insight into shaping real events into a gripping narrative that reads like a novel.
How to Get Your Poetry Published and Taken Seriously
Poet and professor Gary McDowell shares how writers can apply prose and literary techniques to poetry. He offers practical strategies for refining craft, strengthening submissions, and building a stronger publishing record in journals and magazines.
