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Inside the Minds of Thriller Characters

Presented by: Ben Coes | Boyd Morrison | George Easter | Mark Greaney | Mike Lawson | Zoe Sharp
Categories: Character | History | Setting | Thriller | Writing

Ben Coes, Boyd Morrison, George Easter, Mark Greaney, Mike Lawson, and Zoë Sharp discuss how to create unforgettable thriller characters. They explore how occupations, backstories, and setting choices shape identity, authenticity, and the emotional intensity that drives high-stakes storytelling.

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