October 20 – 23, 2022

Pasadena, CA

Research: Writing What You Don’t Know

Creating believable characters, building accurate settings and scenes, or even crafting a work of non-fiction all require research. But how can a writer get answers without the search becoming permanent procrastination? In this session, an award-winning author and former CNN journalist explores research tips and tactics, including interviewing strategies for getting even the most recalcitrant person to open up to you.