Delve into the macabre world of True Crime at Gritty Lit True Crime Writers Festival (5 May) with workshops, author talks and book fair at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre .

Including presentations with acclaimed Australian crime writers including Larry Writer, Tanya Bretherton and Leigh Straw will shed light on the research and production behind history’s most infamous crimes. Fans can also meet and greet local writers at The Gritty Lit book fair.

Razor Gangs – Delving into Sydney’s Underbelly with Larry Writer 
How to Write Gripping Non-Fiction with Carol Baxter (FREE)
The Shocking Case of The Suitcase Baby with Tanya Bretherton
Who Bombed the Hilton? The Unsolved Case of an Terrorists Attack on Australian soil with Rachel Landers and TJ Hamilton In Conversation
The Unsolved Murders of Adelaide’s Children with Amanda Howard 
How Australia’s first female detective took on Tilly Devine and Kate Leigh with Leigh Straw

Just announced:  there is also a special FREE workshop from 11-12:30pm for those true crime devotees who will be attending.

While non-fiction can be interesting to read, it is often slow-moving and sleep-inducing. It doesn’t need to be. The secret to writing gripping non-fiction lies in the power of storytelling.

Join acclaimed author, Carol Baxter as she shares how to write real-life stories that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats.

Gritty Lit True Crime Writers Festival [Facebook Event] will be at CPAC [Facebook] May 5.