Writing Through Tragedy with Truth and Care

Presented by: Bryan Gruel | David Hewson | Reed Farrel Coleman | S.J. Rozan

Bryan Gruel, David Hewson, Reed Farrel Coleman, and S. J. Rozan reflect on their personal and creative responses to the events of September 11. They discuss how writers can approach terrorism and tragedy with care, honesty, and emotional truth while honoring the human experience behind the history.

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