Andi Schechter, Jean M. Redmann, Julie Kramer, Neil Plakcy, Sharon Pfeiffer, and William Kent Krueger explore how writers challenge their protagonists through pain, conflict, and growth. They discuss redemption, emotional struggle, and the deep personal connections authors often share with their characters’ journeys.
The Power of Place in Storytelling
Setting is more than a backdrop. It shapes mood, character, and meaning. In this session, authors share how they choose the settings for their novels and how place influences the story at every level, from atmosphere to theme.
