Strong characters need more than a role in the story—they need the skills, flaws, motivations, and experiences that make them believable. In this session, authors discuss their approaches to character development and share techniques for creating characters that feel authentic, dynamic, and fully realized on the page.
First-Time Publishing
Georgina Cross, J.L. Hill, M.T. Falgoust, and Michelle Cox reflect on their first publishing experiences and how the industry has changed for new authors. Through honest conversation, they explore early expectations, hard lessons learned, and what writers can...




