Characters do not exist in a vacuum. This session explores how environment shapes personality, values, and choices, and how the right setting can naturally create characters who feel deeply rooted and impossible to separate from their world.
The Power of Mentorship and Community in a Writing Life
Duane Swierczynski, Hilary Davidson, and Laura Lippman share how discipline, mentorship, and community have shaped their writing lives. They discuss building confidence, sustaining momentum, and finding support through professional relationships.
