J.L. Delozier, Jacob Moon, Jane B. Lee, Randy Weir, S. Lee Manning, and T.M. Clark explore what makes a villain not just evil but unforgettable. They discuss character traits, point of view, empathy, and backstory, revealing how a well-crafted antagonist can deepen conflict and draw readers deeper into the story.
Where Experience Ends and Research Begins
Authors explore the age-old question every writer faces: write what you know or research what you don't. This conversation examines how writers balance personal experience with deep research, when instinct matters most, and how thoughtful preparation can expand both...
