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 structure, and how each approach shapes the way stories of justice, violence, and truth are told.
Using Conflict to Sustain Narrative Drive
Effective conflict is the engine that powers story. B.J. Sloan, Bruce Robert Coffin, Debra Goldstein, Ernest Lancaster, Mark Jones, and Peter W.J. Hayes explore how to sustain tension by balancing external stakes with internal struggle. This session focuses on using...
