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Crafting Backstories That Deepen Character and Plot

Presented by: Alan Elliott | Cathy Rueter | Gay Yellen | Kit Sanders | Leigh Hull | Lynn Slaughter
Categories: Character | Craft | Writing

Alan Elliott, Cathy Rueter, Gay Yellen, Kit Sanders, Leigh Hull, and Lynn Slaughter discuss how strong backstories deepen motivation and strengthen plot. They share techniques for building believable histories that support emotional authenticity in fiction.

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