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Character Core Values: These 7 traits are your hero’s behavior blueprint

Get a handle on your hero’s WHY by understanding the seven Character Core Values. These behaviors are the key to unlocking your hero’s story, the legend to their transformation map.

Character Core Values: These 7 traits are your hero’s behavior blueprint

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May 23, 2023

Character Core Values: These 7 traits are your hero’s behavior blueprint

Get a handle on your hero’s WHY by understanding the seven Character Core Values. These behaviors are the key to unlocking your hero’s story, the legend to their transformation map.

May 8, 2023

The lies we tell ourselves (are your plot’s secret weapon)

Lies are powerful motivators, even when we don’t MEAN to believe them (or even tell them). Find out why identifying the Lie your hero believes is the key to unlocking the heart of their story.

May 5, 2023

How to set up a character-driven story (the 2 most important steps)

If plotting stresses you out, try this 2-stage framework that will map out the three key pieces of your hero’s journey and give you clear goalposts to write to and from.

May 2, 2023

What the heck is character-driven fiction?

Who’s in the driver’s seat for your story: the hero or the plot? The answer determines what type of plot you need to write. And there’s one question you can ask yourself to find out if you’re writing the RIGHT story.

November 13, 2022

The 5-step technique for setting S.M.A.R.T. Story Goals

They key to a healthy, efficient plot framework is setting SMART Story Goals (and there are two of them!). Learn the 5-step technique that can help you troubleshoot why your plot isn’t working.

November 6, 2022

Understanding the Story Need is the gift you give your hero (+ the 4 steps to identify it)

Your hero’s Story Need is the heart of their transformation. These 4 steps will guide you to pinpointing exactly what mindset shift your character must make before they can transform.

May 23, 2023

Character Core Values: These 7 traits are your hero’s behavior blueprint

Get a handle on your hero’s WHY by understanding the seven Character Core Values. These behaviors are the key to unlocking your hero’s story, the legend to their transformation map.

May 8, 2023

The lies we tell ourselves (are your plot’s secret weapon)

Lies are powerful motivators, even when we don’t MEAN to believe them (or even tell them). Find out why identifying the Lie your hero believes is the key to unlocking the heart of their story.

May 5, 2023

How to set up a character-driven story (the 2 most important steps)

If plotting stresses you out, try this 2-stage framework that will map out the three key pieces of your hero’s journey and give you clear goalposts to write to and from.

May 2, 2023

What the heck is character-driven fiction?

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