Develop realistic characters who stay with a reader long after they close your book.

What makes a character readers want to spend time with and read more about?

How do you create a character who is both relatable and fascinating?

How much backstory do you really need before you start writing?

Design characters as complex as real people, delve into the human psychology of what makes a character memorable, and discover more about your characters than simple lists of traits.

All with simple, step-by-step instructions.

Craft a complex character who feels so compelling and realistic that readers will clamor for sequels.

From creating a hero with a dark past to a villain with an unexpected twist, we give you exactly what you need to build an exciting character.

No time wasted on lists of favorite foods or endless backstory that goes nowhere.

Learn what readers care about and how to write a character they love.

Introducing The Essential Character Creation Workbook.

All the information you need to develop all your characters, including sections on non-human characters and fictional social groups for fantasy and sci-fi writers.

Loaded with features to hone your craft:

Over 80 pages on how to use psychology to create characters readers love—explained in simple, straightforward language.

150 pages of worksheets to guide your character creation.

Examples you'll actually recognize from popular fantasy and sci-fi franchises.

Built-in character bible to track and organize your character’s details in one place. Never lose details or search for lost sticky notes and files ever again.

Lay-flat design to make writing easy.

Everything needed to plan a character arc—whether it’s positive, negative, or flat (and we explain those too).

Developed with professional writers to meet your real needs.

Bring your characters to life.

Develop a protagonist who readers enjoy reading about.
 
Create a complex antagonist who readers love to hate.

Craft engaging character arcs that keep readers turning the page.

Whether you already have a character, a vague idea, or no idea, we can help you develop your character so they can be the best version possible.

Discover your character’s inner workings.

Prompts to make you think deeper about your ideas and explore new aspects of your character, their world, and their arc.

Room for all your notes and ideas.

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From contradictions to relationships to perspectives of the world, discover everything you need to create a binge-worthy character.

Inspiring images to spark your imagination.

Detailed info on what makes readers love a character.

Over 150 pages of worksheets to craft a realistic character. Plenty of room for all your ideas.

Available in print and digital download. FREE Shipping on print orders to the USA.

Buy a print version and get a digital copy for only $5.

Get the best of both worlds: A hard copy to write down all your notes and a digital copy to print worksheets for future projects.

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What writers are saying about The Essential Character Creation Blueprint and Workbook:

FAQ

Can’t I make up my character as I go?

Planning and pantsing work well together. Making it up as you go can lead to inconsistencies that mean more rewrites and wasted time later, especially when it comes to a character arc that drives your entire novel.

Figuring out your character’s psychology and emotions first saves time, and once you have the big picture, you can then make up all the fun little details as you go, like their favorite drinks at the pub or the name of their sword or that they ride a giant alligator.

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My characters are already awesome, so why do I need a guide?

We’ll help you think deeper about your awesome characters to add more layers to them for readers to discover.

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Isn’t some of this information available online?

We worked with full-time, professional authors to create a guide that focuses only on the stuff you need so you can start writing your novel today.

Focus on the aspects readers actually care about and create a character that leads to an exciting story that readers love.

Start creating a new character now, so you can get writing today.

Go from a single idea to a unique, complex character that readers can’t resist with over 200 pages of worksheets, inspiration, prompts, and tips.

Available in print and digital download. FREE shipping on print orders to the USA.

Save $10 when you buy the print and digital versions together!

Get the best of both worlds: A hard copy to write down all your notes and a digital copy to print worksheets for future projects.