Description
Plot grows out of character.
Characters are story. Your protagonist is your most important character. In this course you will learn how to create the best of both.
Digital Course Lesson Plan
70+ minutes of on-demand video, interactive quizzes and self assignments.
Character Basics
Getting Started: Internal vs External Conflict
Six Types of Character Conflict You Should Know
Interactive Quiz
Course Assignment
How To Give Your Protagonist A Purpose
Character Goals
Character Stakes
Balancing the Goals & Stakes
Interactive Quiz
Course Assignment
Learning Your Protagonist's Growth & Journey
Wants vs Needs
Giving Your Protagonist Obstacles
Character Arcs (pt 1)
Character Arcs (pt 2)
Interactive Quiz
Course Assignment
Fleshing Out The Details On Your Protagonist
Using Character Archetypes As A Starting Point
Making Your Protagonist Three Dimensional
Giving Your Characters A Backstory
Free e-Book Download (How to Name Your Fictional Characters)
Creating Your Protagonist’s Supporting Characters
Interactive Quiz
Course Assignment
Screenwriting Resources
Screenwriting Checklist (Download)
Screenplays from Popular Movies (Download)
Are Your Characters This Interesting?












Think of your main characters as dinner guests. Would your friends want to spend two hours with the characters you’ve created? Your characters can be lovable, or they can be evil, but they’d better be compelling.
Plot is what keeps you going when you watch a movie or read the script, but character is what stays with you. One without the other will keep your story from being the best that it could possibly be, so you'd better not neglect character.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone from beginners and up who want to learn more about character development. It’s also for anyone on their screenwriting journey who just wants to learn as much as possible.
What if I'm a novel writer?
You’ll need to learn the basics of screenwriting (either through my other course or anywhere else), but the information taught in this course is for you too!
What is included with my purchase?
How can I get support after purchasing?
If you have any issues with your purchase, please feel free to contact me through the website at any time.