A Companion to "A Writer’s Guide to Crafting Compelling Characters"
Reading about character development is just the beginning. Creating unforgettable fictional people requires practice—and this workbook provides exactly the structured exercises you need to transform theory into mastery.
Turn knowledge into instinct. Turn ideas into characters readers will never forget.
This comprehensive workbook takes you step-by-step through the character creation process, with hands-on exercises that correspond directly to each chapter of the main guide. You'll develop the skills to build three-dimensional people who feel authentic, compelling, and fully alive on the page.
What You'll Practice:
Reading about character development is just the beginning. Creating unforgettable fictional people requires practice—and this workbook provides exactly the structured exercises you need to transform theory into mastery.
Turn knowledge into instinct. Turn ideas into characters readers will never forget.
This comprehensive workbook takes you step-by-step through the character creation process, with hands-on exercises that correspond directly to each chapter of the main guide. You'll develop the skills to build three-dimensional people who feel authentic, compelling, and fully alive on the page.
What You'll Practice:
- Character Foundation Building - Establish core elements like desire, fear, and contradiction through targeted exercises
Psychology & Backstory Development - Create authentic character histories that inform present behavior without overwhelming your narrative
Relationship Mapping - Design dynamic character interactions that reveal personality and drive plot forward
Dialogue Voice Differentiation - Develop distinct speaking patterns that make each character instantly recognizable
Character Arc Planning - Map meaningful transformation that feels earned and authentic
Genre-Specific Character Work - Adapt your skills across romance, mystery, fantasy, literary fiction, and more
Each worksheet builds on the previous one, helping you develop increasingly sophisticated characters ready to spring into action in your stories. Perfect for writers who learn by doing and want to transform their understanding into practical skill.
Your character laboratory awaits. Start building people readers will remember forever.
Used availability for Lauren Kaye's A Writer's Guide to Crafting Compelling Characters