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Learn how to craft compelling stories and bring captivating characters to life through hands-on lessons from acclaimed authors and industry experts. Laurah Norton is the author of Lay Them To Rest and host of the popular true crime podcasts One Strange Thing and The Fall Line. In this masterclass, get acquainted with the art of podcast storytelling and how to write attention-grabbing content to keep listeners engaged. With podcasts continuing to grow in popularity, glean the latest techniques for transforming a story into a compelling audio experience. This is a 90-minute masterclass. All writing levels are welcome.

Lay Them to Rest: On the Road with the Cold Case Investigators Who Identify the Nameless

Take a fascinating deep dive into the dark world of forensic science as experts team up to solve the identity of an unknown woman by exploring the rapidly evolving techniques being used to break the most notorious cold cases. Fans of true crime shows like CSI, NCIS, Criminal Minds, and Law and Order know that when it comes to “getting the bad guy” behind bars, your best chance of success boils down to the strength of your evidence—and the forensic science used to obtain it. Beyond the silver screen, forensic science has been used for decades to help solve even the most tough-to-crack cases.

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Laurah Norton

Laurah Norton is the writer, researcher and host of The Fall Line, a deeply researched podcast covering cold cases in the Southeast, and One Strange Thing, a show that looks at unexplainable stories from American news archives. Previously, she was a principal senior lecturer at Georgia State University, where she taught creative writing, podcasting and digital media.

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