Crafting Dynamic Characters
With Writing Master Teaching Assistant, Jessica Brody, and Mary Kole
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Duration: 5h 18m
Skill level: Intermediate
Released: 2/25/2021
Course details
Mary Kole (character guru, literary agent, and freelance editor) works with bestselling author Jessica Brody to produce this course on how to create fully fleshed-out, dynamic characters and reveal them in a way that captures the reader’s attention and heart. Mary introduces the concept of “interiority”—the character’s inner life. She teaches you seven tools to instantly engage your readers. For each tool, she includes a practice exercise and an “instructor jam” showing how she and Jessica completed the exercise. Next, Mary shows you the four key foundations of a dynamic character. As with the tools, she includes a practice exercise and an “instructor jam” for each foundation. Mary describes the importance of secondary characters, including antagonists, and explains how to create characters who grow and change over the course of the story. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, this course is sure to take your character development skills to the next level.
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Justin Long
Justin Long
Writer/creator @ From Dark Corners blog | Senior earning a BA in Creative Writing, English Writer, and Writing tutor.
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- Practice while you learn 1 exercise file
- Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone
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