Misty Berry and her panel explore how to create fully realized characters with depth, emotion, and meaningful backstory. This session also examines common pitfalls of relying on archetypes and offers strategies for developing characters that feel authentic and engaging.
Bringing Characters to Life Through Emotion and Detail
Allan Ansorge, Carmen Amato, Delphine Boswell, Jane Sevier, L.A. Chandler, and Merrilee Robson discuss how to create characters that stay with readers. They explore the use of sensory detail, emotional truth, and real life inspiration to bring characters to life.
