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Dangerous Terrain: Writing Characters in Unfamiliar Worlds

Presented by: Bruce Most | Charles Todd | Francine Mathews | Mark Stevens | Stan Trollop
Categories: Challenges | Environments | Setting

Unfamiliar settings can heighten tension and force characters to their limits. In this session, authors explore how physical and psychological landscapes shape story, challenge protagonists, and drive suspense as characters navigate dangerous and unknown territory.

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