Writing Criminal Protagonists

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2018
Featuring Charles Salzberg, David Swinson, Josh Stallings, Penny Jones, Rebecca Drake

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What makes readers root for characters who break the law? In this session, authors explore the appeal of criminal protagonists, discussing how to create morally complex characters, balance empathy with accountability, and craft compelling stories from the perspective of thieves, con artists, assassins, and other lawbreakers.

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