Bruce Robert Coffin, D.E. Funk, Jim Nesbitt, Roger Johns, Shaun Assael, and Shirley B. Garrett explore what makes a villain truly compelling. They discuss motivation, psychology, moral ambiguity, and the challenges of writing complex antagonists who feel authentic and human.
Writing Characters With Depth and Dimension
Misty Berry and her panel explore how to create fully realized characters with depth, emotion, and meaningful backstory. This session also examines common pitfalls of relying on archetypes and offers strategies for developing characters that feel authentic and engaging.
