Writing Characters, Inventing Lives

About this course

Enjoy learning successful techniques of writing craft from a bestselling author with examples from popular books and movies.Welcome to Writing Characters, Inventing Lives.Stories are about people. Long after a book's plot and prose have become a blur, what lingers in a reader's mind is the impact of the characters.Vibrant, unique characters live on for decades, sometimes for centuries. From Oliver Twist to Anna Karenina, from "The Godfather " Don Corleone to Katniss Everdeen, you only have to say their names to conjure up a whole world.Distinctive, authentic characters are what publishers – and readers – want to see in any story. That's why creating them is an essential skill for writers at every level.There are proven techniques for making the characters in your story come alive. These techniques apply to all genres, from literary novels to genre fiction such as mystery, thriller, romance, science fiction, YA, or fantasy. They even apply to crafting a memoir.Writing Characters, Inventing Lives shows you how to master the crucial skills of character building.Each video lesson in the course focuses on specific, indispensable techniques. Plus, transcripts of all the video lessons are provided to let you read each lesson's content, an invaluable checklist. Plus, exercises will help you hone your skills in creating your book's all-important main character.You’ll finish this course with skills to make the people in your book relatable and unforgettable.This course is right for you if:- You’ve got story ideas but need help getting organized.- You love writing but fear you may not “have what it takes” to succeed.- You feel you’re toiling alone, without the expert guidance needed to achieve your writing goals.- You struggle to find time to write while juggling work and family commitments, so you’d benefit from a focused course to kee