Bad to the Bone: Crafting Unforgettable Antiheroes

Antiheroes often break the rules while capturing readers’ attention. In this session, panelists discuss how they create complex, flawed protagonists, exploring the motivations, contradictions, and moral gray areas that make antiheroes so compelling.

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