Staff Writer

Character vs Character Trait: Why Most Scripts Get This Wrong

Character vs Character Trait: Why Most Scripts Get This Wrong

Build a stronger character for film and TV by separating traits from dramatic definition, wants, needs, contradictions, and behavior.

 Staff Writer

Write Better Characters: How Types of Truth Drive Motivation

Write Better Characters: How Types of Truth Drive Motivation

Discover how fixed or changeable character motivations shape your story. Explore the types of truth that drive them and learn to write better characters.

 Carla Iacovetti

Real People on the Page: How to Write Characters Audiences Believe In

Real People on the Page: How to Write Characters Audiences Believe In

Carla Iacovetti explores the importance of good characterization, and discusses the issue with award-winning scriptwriter Glenn Benest.

Craft characters that feel real. Get tips on writing authentic, engaging characters that drive your story forward.