Real life experience can be a powerful storytelling tool when used well. This panel challenges the idea of simply writing what you know and shows how careers, unexpected backgrounds, and lived experience can add authenticity, texture, and originality to fiction.
What Makes a Character Truly Memorable
Elizabeth George, Alison Gaylin, Brad Parks, Daniel Palmer, and Charlaine Harris discuss the art of character creation. They share insight into process, persistence, and emotional truth, revealing what makes characters resonate with readers.
