The Characters Who Make the Story Feel Real

Karen McCullah, Barbara Collins, Jim Nesbitt, Nancy Roe, and Ray Anderson discuss how to craft memorable minor characters. They explore how these characters support the story, deepen the world, and add nuance and authenticity that make a narrative feel fully alive.

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Teaching Kids to Love Suspense

Teaching Kids to Love Suspense

Middle school teacher and author Kimberly Dana shares practical ways to make suspense writing accessible and engaging for young students. She explores techniques such as using setting effectively, building tension over time, and applying the classic “Magic of Three”...