Writing Fear: How Inner Conflict Crafts Compelling Characters
From Self Publishing Insiders by Draft2Digital, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Jim Azevedo, Lexi Greene
May 21, 2026 · 48 min · Episode 276
About this episode
Becca Puglisi discusses how understanding fear can enhance character complexity in writing.
Becca Puglisi joins us to share how understanding the psychology of fear can help you write vulnerable, complex characters.
People in this episode
Hosts: Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Jim Azevedo, Lexi Greene
Guest: Becca Puglisi
Topics covered
- psychology of fear
- character development
- writing techniques
- inner conflict
- vulnerable characters
Keywords
- fear
- characters
- writing
- psychology
- complexity
- vulnerability
- inner conflict
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Organizations: Draft2Digital
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