What makes a character irresistible? Authors with unforgettable characters discuss writing likeability, personal connections, successes, and failures.
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Authors speak on their inspirations for their most recent book, the importance of setting, and their path to publication.
Panelists discuss where to draw sources for characters, how to distance yourself from your point-of-view characters, and what point of view works best for them and why. They also discuss writing with the "character first" versus "plot first."
The authors in this panel talk about their inspirations and challenges for the locations of their crime novels, from Brazil to Botswana. Character work, accuracy, and cultural sensitivity are discussed.