Alison Gaylin, Janet Rudolph, Jason Pinter, Reed Farrel Coleman, and Sophie Littlefield discuss how to write characters navigating modern life. They explore topics such as technology, politics, and sexuality, and examine how thoughtful portrayals of contemporary challenges can deepen character development and help stories resonate with today’s readers.
For Honor, For Country: The Moral Weight of Writing Soldiers
David Rich, Erin Mitchell, Laura DiSilverio, and Martin Limón explore the moral and emotional complexities of writing military characters. They discuss duty, sacrifice, and service, and how research and personal experience help create honest portrayals of soldiers...




