Supporting characters can elevate a story or steal it outright. In this panel, authors discuss how to create memorable secondary characters who deepen the narrative without overshadowing the protagonist. They share techniques for managing character balance, sharpening purpose, and knowing when a side character should shine and when they should step back.
Writing Through Crisis: Creativity, Community, and Change
Robert Mangeot moderates a conversation with Debra H. Goldstein, Linda Lovely, Maggie Toussaint, Roger Johns, and Sasscer Hill as they reflect on how the pandemic reshaped writing habits, creative focus, and community within the writing world.
