Prison life is rarely portrayed accurately in fiction. Drawing on 29 years working inside correctional facilities, James L’Etoile offers a candid look at what really happens behind the walls. This session explores daily routines, power dynamics, and the human stories that define incarceration, giving writers the insight they need to portray prison life with honesty and depth.
Caitlin Rother on True Crime, Ethics, and Telling Stories That Matter
Clay Stafford interviews true crime author Caitlin Rother about her meticulous research process, the ethical challenges of writing real stories, and how she shapes complex case material into compelling narrative nonfiction.
