About Course

Master the art of creating memorable characters and authentic dialogue that drive your story forward. In this course, you’ll explore techniques for developing character arcs, deepening motivation, and crafting conversations that feel real and purposeful. Through practical exercises and examples, you’ll learn to reveal character through action and speech, ensuring every word on the page serves both voice and plot.

What Will You Learn?

  • How to build three-dimensional characters with clear desires and flaws
  • Strategies for mapping character arcs and growth trajectories
  • Techniques for writing dialogue that reveals backstory, personality, and conflict
  • Methods to distinguish each character’s unique voice
  • Balancing dialogue with action and description
  • Revision tactics for tightening conversational beats

Course Content

Foundations of Character

  • Creating Character Profiles

Dialogue Craft

Arcs & Evolution