How To Create Great Characters For Your Novel or Screenplay

Writing course from NY Times-praised authors, book editors and writing coaches to help you create compelling characters
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How To Create Great Characters For Your Novel or Screenplay
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Sep 2017
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Why take this course?

🎉 Course Title: How To Create Great Characters For Your Novel or Screenplay 📖✨

Headline: Writing Course from NY Times-Praised Authors, Book Editors, and Writing Coaches! 🚀

Course Description:

Embark on a transformative journey into the art of character creation with Novel Lab co-founders, Ayn & Sam Gailey. Over ten enlightening lectures, you'll be equipped with the tools to breathe life into characters that will captivate your audience and leave a lasting impact. Leveraging the same wisdom they impart to their best-selling clients, Ayn & Sam will guide you through the nuances of crafting memorable commercial characters 🌟.

This course is designed for aspiring writers who are eager to create original and moving characters, particularly those who are new to the craft. You'll learn how these characters can interact with plot elements to elevate your story from good to unforgettable. Prepare to dive into a variety of genres through the analysis of character development in books like "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn, "Deep Winter" by Samuel W. Gailey, "Harry Potter..." by J.K. Rowling, "The Girl on a Train" by Paula Hawkins, "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins, "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, and "Bridget Jones's Diary" by Helen Fielding. 📚

What You'll Learn:

  • Character Arcs: Understand how characters grow and change throughout the narrative.
  • Character Dynamics: Discover how to create compelling relationships between characters.
  • Voice and Dialogue: Master the art of giving each character a distinct and authentic voice.
  • Motivation and Conflict: Learn how to drive your story forward with well-defined motivations and conflicts.
  • Character Flaws and Strengths: Create three-dimensional characters with believable imperfections and admirable qualities.

Testimonials:

Ayn & Sam helped me find the heart of my story and guided me through the writing, editing, and publishing process with expertise, passion, and a lot of patience. Without them, my book would not have made it onto the New York Times Bestseller list. 🏆 — Lenny Dykstra, Author of "Lenny Dykstra: Memoir of Life on the Edge"

Ayn & Sam are unique and rare. They can write their own riveting books while also helping other writers create and complete their own stories, no matter how complex. They are also a pleasure to work with. 🌟 — Amy Schiffman, Literary Manager/Partner, IPG

"Deep Winter" by Samuel W. Gailey is enthralling and suspenseful, like a Michael Connelly or Lee Child crime novel, but more elegantly written. 🕵️‍♂️✨ — Esquire Magazine

Thanks to the guidance I received from Ayn & Sam, I was able to hone the concept for my book and sign with a top book agent. They know how to make the process inspiring and fun! 🎉 — Shannon Bindler, Life Coach, Celebrity Stylist, Blogger

"Deep Winter" by Samuel W. Gailey is beautifully written...so brilliantly done, so artfully underwritten with not a word wasted... — Booklist

Skillfully blending memoir and investigative journalism, Ayn Gailey tells a story with hilarious, self-deprecating wit and extreme honesty... — Library Journal

Tough, straight, upsetting, and strangely beautiful. One of the best sports autobiographies I’ve ever read. It comes from the heart. — Author Stephen King on "Memoir of Life On The Edge" by Ayn Gailey

🚀 Join Novel Lab today and start creating characters that will leave readers talking! 🖋️✨

Don't miss this chance to transform your writing with insights from industry experts. Enroll now to elevate your storytelling skills and bring your characters to life! 🌈✍️

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