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.
Power, Strategy, and the Art of the Villain
T.O. Paine explores how the principles from The 48 Laws of Power can shape complex and strategic villains. He discusses how intellect, manipulation, and ambition can deepen conflict and raise the stakes of a story.




