Creating unique and relatable characters

Learn how to write relatable and specific characters to create personas that your readers will remember and connect to.

Sentence-level writing techniques

Create interest for your readers and keep them focused on important Specific Details rather than lots of fuzzy generic ones.

Building romance character arcs

Character arcs are a way of thinking about the relationship between the character and the plot. A character should change over the course of the story.

Write characters with internal conflict

Internal conflicts reveal how characters struggle with their own internal desires, beliefs, and values. Use it to give your story more emotional weight.

Giving characters goals, motivation, conflict, and stakes

The secret to great characters revealed: Goals, Motivation, Conflicts, Stakes! Learn how Character GMCS keeps your characters and readers engaged in the plot.

Key concept: Goals, motivation, conflict, and stakes (video)

Unlock the secrets of compelling storytelling on Wattpad with our guide to mastering Goals, Motivation, Conflict, and Stakes (GMCS).

How to craft unforgettable characters (video)

Learn to craft unforgettable characters with insights from Story School Season 2. Create characters that resonate with readers deeply.

Character backstory tips for better writing

Use backstory to help shape how your characters think, behave, and act in the story. Learn how it serves narrative and how to weave it into your story.

Designing flawed characters in storytelling

All characters have flaws, but GREAT character flaws are dependant on narrative and genre. Learn how to make your characters memorable and multi-dimensional!