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Writing True Crime Across Multiple Formats: Nonfiction, Memoirs, Essays, and Documentaries

Presented by: Bruce Allen Murphy | Bruce Meisterman | Kelly Oliver | Phyllis Gobbell | Shaun Assael
Categories: Educational | Nonfiction | Writing Tips

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.

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