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.
When History Solves the Crime: Real vs. Invented Sleuths
How do you choose between creating a fictional detective or taking a historical figure and turning them into a detective? These authors have done a little of both, and they help navigate the waters of historical mysteries.




