The Bestselling Novel of Your (Real) Life with Nina

We all have had personal transformations, adventures, and heartbreaks that could make for terrific stories. But how do you translate the drama and nuance of real life into a gripping tale for readers? In this engaging presentation, Nina Simon will share three craft secrets that enabled her to write NYT-bestselling mystery novels grounded in personal experience, family crises, and real-world wilderness settings.

This session is part of the 2026 Writers Conference. Register for this two-day event.

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