The key to creating unforgettable stories is building compelling characters. This 5-week course motivates and inspires creators to develop characters with depth, conflict, and growth through guided lessons, creative exercises, and supportive mentoring.

What You'll Do:

Bring your characters to life, craft their epic journeys, and explore the challenges they’ll face in your stories. Whether you’re dreaming up a brave hero, a clever villain, or an entire cast of characters, I’m here to help you shape them into memorable story stars!

Each week, you will:

• Design, plan, and develop your characters using our Character Development Workbook
• Watch fun, easy-to-follow videos that introduce new concepts and skills
• Join the Character Lab workshop to share your ideas and get feedback from your peers
• Use the Writers’ Workshop sessions as dedicated time to work on your characters, included with the course
• Receive weekly guidance and personalized feedback from your mentor

What You'll Learn:

Throughout the course, you’ll develop key knowledge and skills that will enhance your storytelling abilities:

• Character Development: Learn to create characters with clear goals, motivations, flaws, and conflicts that drive your story forward.
• Internal and External Conflict: Understand how to craft conflicts that challenge your characters and push them to grow. -** Character Arcs:** Explore how your characters evolve from beginning to end, shaping their narrative journey.
• World-Building: Discover how your character’s environment, culture, and background influence their actions and personality.
• Creative Expression: Gain confidence in expressing your unique ideas through character-driven storytelling.
• Feedback and Revision: Develop the ability to refine your work through peer and mentor feedback, improving both your writing and character-building skills.

Brianne's Commitment:

I’m committed to helping each young writer unlock the magic of storytelling by building characters that leap off the page. I’m here to guide them every step of the way as they create, explore, and reveal their one-of-a-kind characters."

First Time to Creative Genesis?

You just need to schedule a short "meet the mentor" call with The Creative Genesis Founder and Mentor Brianne Wragg. Just click here to schedule a time.