The Power of Pain: Writing Characters Who Grow Through Struggle

Writing Craft • Writing Life & Creativity
2011
Featuring Andi Schechter, Jean M. Redmann, Julie Kramer, Neil Plakcy, Sharon Pfeiffer, William Kent Krueger

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Andi Schechter, Jean M. Redmann, Julie Kramer, Neil Plakcy, Sharon Pfeiffer, and William Kent Krueger explore how writers challenge their protagonists through pain, conflict, and growth. They discuss redemption, emotional struggle, and the deep personal connections authors often share with their characters’ journeys.

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