Family dynamics shape who we become in subtle but lasting ways. A practicing social worker explains how birth order influences personality, motivation, and emotional response. This session gives writers practical psychological insight into sibling relationships and how early roles can echo throughout a character’s life and choices.
Building a Villain Who Feels Human
Bruce Robert Coffin, D.E. Funk, Jim Nesbitt, Roger Johns, Shaun Assael, and Shirley B. Garrett explore what makes a villain truly compelling. They discuss motivation, psychology, moral ambiguity, and the challenges of writing complex antagonists who feel authentic and...
