WriterCon Analyzing Characters with Sydney Pruett
Aug 18, 2025
32:08
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Sydney Pruett, a therapist who helps authors make their characters (fiction and nonfiction) psychologically compelling and consistent.
00:00 Opening Thoughts
WriterCon is almost here! Come join the best writers conference in the Southwest. Over 60 speakers, over 100 breakout sessions covering every aspect of the writing life, craft, agents, publishers, marketing, and more. Pitching, consults, manuscript reviews, and much more. It is NOT too late to register. For more info, visit: www.writercon.com
03:41 News
1) Audiobook Walking Clubs Gain Popularity
2) Fan Fiction Leads to Controversial Online Chatter
13:07 Craft Corner
Jon Meyers talks about the vaue of writers conferences—and his upcoming MasterClass on memoir.
18:18 Interview with Sydney Pruett
30:25 Parting Words
Have I said this already? Come join us at WriterCon! www.writercon.com
00:00 Opening Thoughts
WriterCon is almost here! Come join the best writers conference in the Southwest. Over 60 speakers, over 100 breakout sessions covering every aspect of the writing life, craft, agents, publishers, marketing, and more. Pitching, consults, manuscript reviews, and much more. It is NOT too late to register. For more info, visit: www.writercon.com
03:41 News
1) Audiobook Walking Clubs Gain Popularity
2) Fan Fiction Leads to Controversial Online Chatter
13:07 Craft Corner
Jon Meyers talks about the vaue of writers conferences—and his upcoming MasterClass on memoir.
18:18 Interview with Sydney Pruett
30:25 Parting Words
Have I said this already? Come join us at WriterCon! www.writercon.com