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Writing Dark Minds: Psychos, Serial Killers, and Sociopaths

Presented by: Debbie Mack | Farrell Coleman | Jennifer Hillier | Michael Robotham | Steve Hamilton
Categories: Antagonists | Killers | Storyline

Exploring the darkest corners of human behavior can create unforgettable antagonists. In this session, authors discuss the psychology behind serial killers, sociopaths, and other dangerous characters, and how to write compelling villains who are both unsettling and believable.

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