Cara Black, M.J. McGraff, Mike Befeler, Simon Wood, and Steve Ulfelder talk about creating amateur sleuths from unexpected walks of life. From unusual professions to diverse backgrounds, they explore how character experience and skillsets can naturally drive both plot and problem solving.
Flawed on Purpose: Writing Characters Who Feel Real
Jordan Foster and Kevin Gillfoil examine the psychology of flawed protagonists. They discuss how to create complex, conflicted characters and why imperfection often makes for the most compelling and emotionally honest storytelling.
