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-Killer Nashville is an annual volunteer-produced<ref>http://secondandchurch.typepad.com/2nd-church/killer-nashville-annual-literary-events-opportunities-spark-the-aspiring.html</ref> [[educational]] and networking [[Fan convention|convention]] of [[author]]s, [[publisher]]s, [[editor]]s, [[Literary agent|agents]], and law enforcement personnel who are committed to mystery / thriller / suspense fiction in numerous genres, and true crime and writer/research-specific nonfiction [[literature]].<ref>http://www.killernashville.com/about-us/</ref> It was founded in 2006<ref>https://filmnashville.org/killer-nashville-this-weekend/</ref> by bestselling author and filmmaker Clay Stafford. Stafford founded Killer Nashville with three goals: 1) to assist authors starting their careers, 2) to help authors develop a better understanding of the craft, and 3) to ensure that law enforcement and forensics are portrayed in a fair and accurate manner.<ref>[http://www.suspensemagazine.com/files/SM_September_October_2013.pdf Killing Time in Nashville]</ref> Killer Nashville is about helping authors of all genres.<ref>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/7/prweb10976819.htm</ref>
-The laid-back conference (“This is Nashville; here you can wear shorts to the Opera”<ref>[http://www.suspensemagazine.com/files/SM_September_October_2013.pdf Killing Time in Nashville]</ref>) is held the fourth full weekend of every August.<ref>http://www.drmiketabor.com/blog/killer-nashville</ref> Situated in [[Nashville,_Tennessee|Nashville, Tennessee]], the conference draws [[Bestseller|bestselling]] authors,<ref>http://secondandchurch.typepad.com/2nd-church/killer-nashville-annual-literary-events-opportunities-spark-the-aspiring.html</ref> [[Screenwriter|screenwriters]], [[Playwright|playwrights]], [[Filmmaker|filmmakers]], fans, literary and film [[Lawyer|attorneys]], editors, agents, and publishers from all over the [[U.S.]], [[Canada]], and beyond, plus scores of fans and budding authors. Participants annually attend from such diverse locales as [[Portmahomack|Portmahomack, Scotland]]; [[Rome, Italy]]; and [[Hadano, Kanagawa|Hadano, Kanagawa, Japan]], creating a truly international literary symposium.<ref>http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwbooks/article/Killer-Nashville-Silver-Falchion-Award-Now-Open-to-All-Published-Crime-Thriller-Authors-20131028#.UyCRC15bzhM</ref> The [[Academic conference|academic conference]] is capped at 500<ref>[http://www.suspensemagazine.com/files/SM_September_October_2013.pdf Killing Time in Nashville]</ref> and usually starts on Thursday an finishes Sunday<ref>http://www.killernashville.com/schedule/</ref> and traditionally sells out months in advance.<ref>[http://www.suspensemagazine.com/files/SM_September_October_2013.pdf Killing Time in Nashville]</ref>
-Killer Nashville's objectives are to assist writers of all [[Literary genre|writing genres]] and formats; to develop a better understanding of the craft of the mystery, thriller, suspense and true crime genres specifically; to discuss such topics as investigative techniques; to verify crime information; to portray law enforcement and [[Forensic science|forensic science]] in a fair and accurate manner; and to assist writers in submitting their manuscripts for publication.<ref>http://talltalestogo.wordpress.com/tag/killer-nashville/</ref>
-Killer Nashville is a [[Multi-genre|multi-genre]] convention focusing on any genres that are driven either by a thriller, mystery, or suspense element of this world or another, a horrific theme, a crime in this world or another, the solving of a crime ([[Detective fiction|detection]]) in this world or another, or the possibility that a crime (not necessarily murder) will be committed ([[Suspense|suspense]]). [[Fiction]] examples include [[Crime|crime]], [[Mystery fiction|mystery]], [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]], [[Spy fiction|spy]], [[Action (fiction)|action]], [[Suspense|suspense]], [[Adventure fiction|adventure]], [[Romantic suspense|romantic suspense]], and all subcategories including, but not limited to, [[Comedy literature|comedy]], [[Cozy mystery|cozy]], gangster, [[Hardboiled fiction|hardboiled]], [[Historical fiction|historical]], [[Horror fiction|horror]], [[Legal fiction|legal]], [[Steampunk|steampunk]], [[Paranormal fiction|paranormal]], [[Private Eyes & Detectives|private eye]], [[Police procedural|police procedural]], [[Political thriller|political thriller]], [[Sci Fi|science fiction]], [[Fantasy fiction|fantasy]], [[Western fiction|westerns]], [[Children's fiction|children's]], [[Young-adult fiction|young adults]], as examples. For academic purposes, non-genre fiction titles (considered [[Literary fiction|literary]] are also explored if there is a specific stellar elemental aspect associated with the writing, e.g., [[Character arc|character arcs]], surprise twists, exemplary [[Plot (narrative)|plotting]], use of [[Theme (literature)|theme]], etc., that writers of genre/mystery/thriller fiction could be inspired by. [[Nonfiction literature|Nonfiction]] areas include [[Biography|biography]], [[Autobiography|autobiography]], writing and publishing business, author productivity, promotion, publicity, research, industry studies, forensics, and [[True crime|true crime]].<ref>http://www.killernashville.com/silver-falchion-category-guidelines/</ref>
-Killer Nashville is offered in five concurrent tracks including over 70 events ensuring the weekend has something for every lover of literature. One track, the forensic/CSI track provides insight into the latest in forensic investigations and crime detection and is hosted by various attorneys, judges, police professionals, physicians, firearms experts,<ref>[http://www.suspensemagazine.com/files/SM_September_October_2013.pdf Killing Time in Nashville]</ref> attorney generals, public defenders, health professionals, and members or former members of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), [[FBI|Federal Bureau of Investigation]] (FBI), [[United States Department of Treasury]], [[United States Department of Defense]] (DOD), [[United States Department of Justice]] (DOJ), [[United States Department of Health and Human Services]] (HHS), Wilson County Sheriff's Office, Brentwood Police Department, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, [[Tennessee Highway Patrol|Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Special Ops]], [[Tennessee Department of Safety|Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security Tactical/Bomb Squad]], [[Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives|United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives]] (ATF), [[United States Marshals Service]] (USMS), [[United States Drug Enforcement Administration]] (DEA) and other [[Law enforcement|law enforcement]] branches.<ref>http://www.killernashville.com/about-us/</ref>
-Events include a realistic [[Crime scene|crime scene]] staged by the [[Tennessee Bureau of Investigation]] (TBI) and solved by conference guests.<ref>http://nashvillepublicradio.org/blog/2013/09/10/following-the-clues-writers-hone-their-craft-in-nashville-with-a-hands-on-whodunit/</ref>
-Many writers have found agents, editors, and publication through networking at Killer Nashville.<ref>http://www.killernashville.com/home/success-stories/</ref>
-Killer Nashville is sponsored annually by [[Mystery Writers of America]], [[Sisters in Crime]], [[Barnes & Noble]], and others.<ref>http://www.killernashville.com/conference/sponsors/</ref>
-Awards presented at Killer Nashville include The Claymore Award, The Silver Falchion Award, Killer Nashville Guest of Honor Award, and The Dupin Detective Award<ref>http://www.killernashville.com/awards/previous-award-winners/</ref>. Mystery Writers of America, Southeast Chapter (SEMWA) also awards their annual Magnolia Award<ref>http://www.semwa.com/news/magnolia/</ref> at Killer Nashville.
-David H. Ingram wrote in Suspense Magazine, "With the help of Killer Nashville, new writers are finding their voices in the genre and are being equipped for their careers."<ref>[http://www.suspensemagazine.com/files/SM_September_October_2013.pdf Killing Time in Nashville]</ref>
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