In this practical, hands-on training, I reveal the exact techniques I used with a Wall Street Journal bestselling author to deepen character connection and create manuscripts readers feel instead of just read.
What You’ll Learn
✔ The “and so” method—A step-by-step process to uncover the deeper psychological layers of your characters (not just surface emotions)
✔ How to close narrative distance—Learn which words are killing intimacy in your prose and how to eliminate them instantly
✔ The character voice technique—Transform bland narration into vivid, personality-driven prose that reveals who your character really is
✔ Specific action beats & dialogue —Move beyond generic emotional responses to show your character’s unique internal world through what they do and say
✔ The power of free indirect speech—Master this secret weapon that lets you convey thoughts without italics or thought tags (third-person writers, this changes everything)
✔ How to fix info dumping—Turn backstory dumps into natural, compelling interiority that keeps readers engaged
✔ When to use interiority—Know exactly when to spotlight a moment and when you’re overdoing it
Plus: Hands-on practice exercises
You’ll work through real examples and practice the techniques during the webinar and can compare my revision to yours.
Who This Training Is For
This webinar is perfect for:
➔ Fiction writers who’ve received feedback about “needing more interiority” from agents or editors
➔ Authors who want readers to feel deeply connected to their characters
➔ Writers whose manuscripts feel technically sound but somehow lack that emotional punch
➔ Anyone writing in first or third person who wants to master POV intimacy
➔ Both drafting writers and those in revision who want to level up their craft
Bonus Materials Included
When you register, you’ll receive:
✨ Complete presentation slides for future reference
✨ Practice exercises with my edited versions so you can see the techniques in action
✨ Additional resources guide with links to craft books, blog posts, and tools
✨ Access to my Author Resource Center with both free and paid resources for every stage of the writing journey
Plus, webinar students receive 30% off my new Manuscript Checkup service—a bridge service before professional editing that helps you identify exactly what your manuscript needs.
This comprehensive training doesn’t take long, but the techniques you’ll learn will transform how you approach character development forever!
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