Writing Three Dimensional Characters in Thrillers
Join award-winning author Gabriel Bergmoser in this practical and engaging online course on developing well-rounded characters in thriller fiction.
The key to great, memorable thrillers almost always lies in characters—characters who feel vivid, engaging and real. But how do we write them? Through deep dive analysis and a series of challenging exercises, we’ll examine iconic characters from across a range of great thrillers of the page and screen, in order to figure out what makes them work and how we can bring our own characters—and thrillers—to life.
You’ll learn:
The key to great, memorable thrillers almost always lies in characters—characters who feel vivid, engaging and real. But how do we write them? Through deep dive analysis and a series of challenging exercises, we’ll examine iconic characters from across a range of great thrillers of the page and screen, in order to figure out what makes them work and how we can bring our own characters—and thrillers—to life.
You’ll learn:
- What makes compelling heroes and villains
- How to ensure your characters have a clear function in the story
- How to make your characters complex and fully rounded
- The spectrum of different types of thriller protagonists
- How to avoid cliches in fleshing out your supporting cast
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