Want to make it as a writer? Try the Killer Nashville Writers’ Conference

Since 2006, hundreds of writers of mystery, crime, suspense and other genres have gathered here in Nashville. The Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference helps writers compare notes about their craft, connect with agents and build a community of writer friends. Killer Nashville 2023 begins today, Aug. 17, and continues through Sunday. In this episode, we sit down with the founder and organizer of the conference, an honored guest, and a group of writers who’ve used Killer Nashville as a stepping stone in their crime writing careers. First, we hear your comments on this week’s @Us segment. Guests: Clay Stafford, founder and organizer, Killer Nashville, author and filmmaker Kathryn Lasky, author of young adult books, mysteries and more, guest of honor, Killer Nashville 2023 Jane B. Lee, author of Angel the Assassin and other novels, keynote speaker, Killer Nashville 2023 Les Edgerton, author of Francois Roberge – the Fixer and other novels, award finalist, Killer Nashville 2023 Angela Crook, author of Hurt Mountain and other novels, attendee of previous Killer Nashvilles This episode was produced by Char Daston.