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.
Photography for Writing: Seeing the Details That Make Scenes Feel Real
Seeing is often the key to writing with clarity and restraint. Michael Havelin explains how photography can help writers notice telling details, understand space and setting, and gather authentic visual reference. This session encourages writers to balance vivid...
