People read for characters; and careers are made through creating memorable characters. New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole provides some sure-fire characterization techniques that will allow you to master the arcane art of character creation and growth.
Creating dimensional, dynamic characters can be the difference between a manuscript that sells and one that gathers dust under the bed. So how do you create a vivid, living, breathing character? There are probably as many ways to build characters as there are writers. Join our panelists as they share their methods, with concrete examples, for penning amazing, interesting characters. Panelists: Jean Rabe, John Helfers, Tim Waggoner, Anton Strout
Chicago 1927 : Mob warfare is about to explode. Society swell kills lover. Mysterious deaths at the Field Museum. Psychic Mystery novelist Vivianne Trevalyanne, Reporters Dianna Manderley and Harold Dobbins and the rest of the crew have their hands full as usual. Role playing and problem solving
Chicago 1926: Two bodies found and all the klews lead to the maiden flight of the dirigible CHICAGO. Now can Vivianne and Company just stop stumbling over bodies long enough to solve the crime and make Chicago, 1926, a safe place for bootlegging? The 2nd episode of the Chicago Capers for those who missed it the first time around. Role playing and problem solving stressed.