Chris Pavone, Gayle Lynds, Hannah Dennison, M. P. Cooley, and Rory Flynn discuss how writers channel personal fears, curiosity, and emotional experience through their characters. They explore how living through fictional lives deepens storytelling and strengthens emotional connection.
Building a Villain Who Feels Human
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...




