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Flawed, Difficult, and Unforgettable Characters

Presented by: Brett Parks | Darryl James | Jeri Westerson | Kim Hammond | Mara Purl
Categories: Character Development | Fiction | Mystery

Kim Hammond moderates a conversation with Brett Parks, Darryl James, Jeri Westerson, and Mara Purl about writing dysfunctional protagonists. They explore how flaws, impulses, and self sabotage can drive conflict, tension, and emotional truth within a story.

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