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.
Inside the Mind of a Character
Beverle Graves Myers explores the connection between psychology and fiction, drawing on her background as a psychiatrist. She explains how understanding human behavior, motivation, and emotional depth can strengthen storytelling, heighten suspense, and bring...
