True crime takes many forms, and each brings its own challenges. Kelly Oliver, Bruce Allen Murphy, Bruce Meisterman, Phyllis Gobbell, and Shaun Assael discuss how to find powerful stories in real events, balance accuracy with narrative momentum, and approach subjects with depth and integrity. This session offers guidance for writers working across nonfiction, memoir, essays, and documentary storytelling.
Inside Publishing: How Writers Survive and Adapt in a Changing Industry
Clay Stafford moderates a candid discussion with Janet Lee, Jill Marr, Lucienne Diver, Robbie Bryan, Steven Womack, and Tom Robinson about the shifting realities of modern publishing. The panel explores industry challenges, from distribution changes to the rise of...
