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Making Characters That Linger in the Reader’s Mind

Presented by: Elena Hartwell | Kathleen Cosgrove | Kirsten Marquette | Nikki Wright | Ray Peden | Sharon Marchisello
Categories: Character creation | Plot Development | Writing Tips

Elena Hartwell, Kathleen Cosgrove, Kirsten Marquette, Nikki Wright, Ray Peden, and Sharon Marchisello share techniques for creating characters that linger in a reader’s mind. They explore how motivation, conflict, and emotional truth elevate storytelling.

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