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On June 2, the R-SPEC Team will discuss how to write clearly defined and believable characters. This “Writing the Other” technique helps your readers believe in your story, and the characters seem written with verisimilitude and honest research. Your characters help you convey the story and its underlying messages, and, ultimately, move the plot to its climax.

If you are asking yourself one or more of these questions, then join us for our June 2 meeting:

• “How do I write about the ‘other?’ I mean, I’ve never met an alien or faerie.”
• “What kind of research must I do to make my characters believable?”
• “How much background research is really enough?”
• “How do I avoid the obvious and potential pitfalls?”
• “How do I test my readers’ responses ahead of publication?”

We will provide some answers for you and ask those in attendance for their opinions and writing best practices.

We hope to see you there!

Moderator:The R-SPEC Team

Location: Our June meeting will be in person at Barnes & Noble, Pittsfordand virtually on Zoom. (Please join us at least 10 minutes before the 7:00 p.m. start time to ensure a good connection.)

Meeting Time:Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.

• Open chat: 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.
• Discussion: 7:00 to 8:45 p.m.
• Close meeting: 8:45 p.m. or sooner to break down the Community Room before the store closes.

Note:R-SPEC presentations on topics of interest may be recorded, and a link to the recording posted on our website.