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Building a Protagonist Readers Care About

Categories: Character | Fiction | Writing

Alana White, Angela Greenman, Kathryn Lasky, Lawrence Allan, Susan Ouellette, and T.J. O’Connor explore what makes a protagonist truly resonate. They discuss mirror moments, the influence of supporting characters, and the emotional layers that help readers form a lasting connection with the story’s central figure.

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How the Publishing Process Really Works

Agents, Alternative Publishing, Distribution, Editing, Formatting, Publishing

Billie Johnson, Denise Dietz, Laurie Edwards, and Tony Burden discuss their submission criteria and share insight into what makes a strong query or manuscript. They also offer practical guidance on how to approach publishers with confidence and clarity.

Building a Meaningful Collection as a Reader and Collector

Collecting, Crime Fiction, Mystery

Otto Penzler, joined by Albert Abramson, Bill Gottfried, Donis Casey, Les Blatt, and Tom O’Day, offers expert guidance on collecting books. They discuss how to identify valuable editions and build a meaningful collection.

What No One Tells You About Writing for Film

Formatting, Screenplays, Writing

Adam Sydney, Bob Gebert, Judy Klass, Jule Selbo, Kaira Rouda, and Michael Cordell explore both the craft and the business of screenwriting. They talk through fundamentals like formatting and structure, then move into creative control, collaboration, and networking in...

Building a Protagonist Readers Care About

How the Publishing Process Really Works

Building a Meaningful Collection as a Reader and Collector

What No One Tells You About Writing for Film

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