Character Development

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  • Character Traits that Compel - video

    Whether you are writing narrative nonfiction or a novel, you must learn how to make characters compelling. Jeff Silberman, literary agent, discusses the importance of...
    Jeff Silberman
    • Jeff Silberman
  • Character-Driven Storytelling - podcast

    Author CS Marks provides tips on character-driven storytelling and shares her writing process of letting the characters determine the plot. She says that there are two...
    C.S. Marks
    • C.S. Marks
  • How Can You Tell You Have a Great Character - podcast

    Screenwriter and bestselling author Pamela Ribon, shares her experiences with developing effective characters (and how it might make you crazy to do it). www.authorlearningcenter...
    Pamela Ribon
    • Pamela Ribon
  • How Can You Tell You Have a Great Character - video

    Screenwriter and bestselling author Pamela Ribon, shares her experiences with developing effective characters (and how it might make you crazy to do it). www.authorlearningcenter...
    Pamela Ribon
    • Pamela Ribon
  • Middle Grade Characters and Voice - podcast

    Literary Agent Jessica Regel offers perspective on whether a book should focus on plot or character and about how to ensure your character's voice speaks accurately...
    Jessica Regel
    • Jessica Regel