Killing a character is never just about the method. Claire Applewhite, Jennie Bentley, Mike Orenduff, and Philip Cioffari discuss the wide range of ways authors approach fictional deaths, from research choices to narrative impact. This session explores how much realism is enough, how craft decisions shape reader response, and how to handle violence thoughtfully and effectively on the page.
Adding Depth to Character
Misty Berry and her panel investigate how to write a three-dimensional character with depth, emotion, and backstory and to avoid the pitfalls of the archetypical character.
