Long-form true crime demands more than a gripping case. Bruce Allen Murphy, Christie Louis, Deb Richardson-Moore, Ernest Lancaster, Michael Norton, and Tess Collins discuss how to sustain narrative momentum across full-length nonfiction projects while honoring truth and ethical responsibility. This session explores structure, research depth, and storytelling choices that bring complex real lives to the page.
Inside the Mind of Fear: Writing Psychological Suspense That Unsettles
Diane Sismour, Erin Flanagan, Kiersten Modglin, and Shirley B. Garrett dive into the inner mechanics of psychological suspense. They explore how fear, doubt, and unreliable perception can drive tension without relying on action alone. This session examines how to...
