A character’s past drives every choice they make on the page. Kelly Nichols, Philip Cioffari, and Steven Womack explore how to define, shape, and deploy backstory to support plot and character development. Writers will learn when to reveal key information, when to withhold it, and how to integrate backstory smoothly without slowing pacing or overwhelming the reader.
Why Westerns Never Die
Why does the western continue to captivate readers generation after generation? Jim Nesbitt and Terrence McCauley talk about making the creative leap from crime fiction to westerns, and what keeps the genre alive. They explore moral codes, stark landscapes, and...
