The writers and creators behind some of TV’s biggest limited series took to the stage at Variety’s Night in the Writers Room on May 7 to give audiences a glimpse into their production processes and adapting material for television.

Moderated by Variety’s Senior Artisans Editor Jazz Tangcay, this year’s panel featured Annie Weisman of “ Imperfect Women ,” Connor Hines of “ Love Story ,” Mike Makowsky of “ Death by Lightning ” and Ian Brennan of “ Monster: The Ed Gein Story .”

The creatives spoke about developing their shows and adapting their respective source material, whether it’s a true story or a novel.

In the case of “Death by Lightning,” which focuses on the assassination of President James Garfield, screenwriter and producer Makowsky said that he first encountered the original novel during a BOGO sale at a Barnes & Noble seven years ago. “I tried to have fun when I was writing [the show], because I didn’t want it to feel like a typical period piece,” said Makowsky.…