Building Characters Readers Remember Long After the Last Page

Presented by: Chris Grabenstein | Kathryn Wall | Michael Connelly | Rhonda Pollero

Categories: Characters | Fiction | Writing

Chris Grabenstein, Kathryn Wall, Michael Connelly, and Rhonda Pollero share insights into crafting characters readers remember long after the final page. They discuss building depth, motivation, and emotional connection that brings stories to life.

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