Writing from the Headlines: Turning Real Events into Compelling Fiction

Research & Forensics • Writing Craft
2011
Featuring Diane Fanning, Karen Olson, Kathleen Ryan, Pamela Callow, Rick Reed, Ryan David Jahn

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Real events can be powerful story fuel when handled with care. Diane Fanning, Karen Olson, Kathleen Ryan, Pamela Callow, Rick Reed, and Ryan David Jahn discuss how to transform true crime and real-world headlines into compelling fiction. This session explores ethical responsibility, research accuracy, and how to balance truth with storytelling to create narratives that are both respectful and gripping.

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