Writing Characters in a Changing World

Research & Forensics • Writing Craft
2011
Featuring Alison Gaylin, Janet Rudolph, Jason Pinter, Reed Farrel Coleman, Sophie Littlefield

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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.

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