The best way to supercharge your stories, no matter what the genre!
Why "Compelling Characters" Matter.
Becoming a good writer is like studying to be an architech, carpenter, stone mason, electrician, and plumber.
The writer has to know how to design the story, pick the right "materials," and then build every single part -- creative brick by brick.
I know what that feels like. for over 40 years, I've written plays, comics, short stories, poetry, song lyrics, and screenplays. Learning how to create for such very different mediums, professionally, was a real challenge. But over time I learned a very valuable lesson.
Great plots, scenery, and clever gimmicks are important, but readers and film audiences connect with the CHARACTERS.
The siren call of a compelling characters will grip the audience's attention throughout an 800 page novel, or a 4 1/2 hour film.
Creating characters is a major part of a writer's challenge. You want them to be dynamic, fun, heroic, or deliciously evil. No matter what tale you're telling.
So, want to know how to write strong, multi-dimensional characters and dialog that rings true?
Then join my writer's jam-packed mini course ...
Creating Compelling Characters now.
What can you expect?
You get seven audio lessons and exercises for building memorable characters for books, stage or screenplays.
You'll discover ...
How to develop your character's backstory so that they'll come across more exciting, memorable, and authentic.
How to develop their personalities and habits, so that you can write better dialog that drives the plot while making engaging. .
How to craft their mindset, conflicts, and influences, so that you'll know how they'll think, act and talk in any scene or situation, building more tension, suspense, and stunning climax.
PLUS
Character Development Support Material (PDF)
40 Question Character Bio Guide / $27 Value
Conflicts & Causes Guide / $17 Value
Themes & Genres Guide / $17 Value
I could price this at $47 fairly.
But as part of my Holiday seasonal offer, the price is only $17.00.
You also get a subscription to my Simmons Says Newsletter. Each one building on the other and with tips on where to look for inspirations for new plots, motives and conflcts.
Of course you can unsubscribe easily. Though I can’t imagine why you'd want to. It's filled with more writing tips, tales, and insights. And I'm such a really a neat guy.
Why Listen To Me?
I'm award-winning freelance writer of plays, books, and comics; as well as a teaching artist, and creative consultant. I've written for Disney Books, Penguin Press, Simon and Schuster, Marvel, DC Comics, and Archie Comics. I've also taught master classes and workshops for students and educators in the US, the West Indies, Africa, India and Europe.
So sign up below, and let's get started.
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