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Ultimate Character Creation

Writers brainstorming on a whiteboard and post-it notes
SCRIPT X 464.5E

Create dynamic, richly drawn characters audiences will love in this practical workshop for writers looking for an edge.

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What you can learn.

Identify what makes characters compelling and unforgettable
Dive into writing unlikeable characters and villains, and strong supporting characters
Focus on key scenes that reveal deep character traits
Learn to craft backstory, psychology, and motivation into each character you write

About This Course

Having a great story is crucial, but the key to selling your screenplay is character. You must have great characters. In this class, you learn how to create dynamic, exciting characters that audiences will love and actors will be dying to play (the real secret to selling and getting your screenplay made!). In this course, you analyze great movie characters, focusing on key scenes that make us fall in love with a character; examine unlikable characters, villains and supporting characters; also, dive into narrative function, character arc, backstory, psychology and motivation, personality and body language. Step by step, you build your characters through the use of weekly assignments, including exercises, worksheets, and scene writing, giving you the ultimate toolbox for creating truly great characters every time.