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Sue Brown-Moore, freelance developmental editor and romance author coach
  • About Sue
    • My story (& who I serve)
    • Appearances & Events
    • Ask Me Anything (AMAs)
    • Contact
  • Self-Study
    • The Story Sorcery® Podcast with Sue Brown-Moore
    • Courses
      • The Root Fear Factor (Replay Vault)
      • The 20-Minute Hero Makeover
      • The Story Snapshot® Method Masterclass Workshop
      • Liar, Liar, Plot on Fire: A powerhouse plot diagnosis technique
      • Learn To Line Edit Like A Pro (Elev8 Method™)
      • Romancing the Grand Gesture: A romance plot beat workshop
      • Breakthrough Backstories: A character-development playbook
      • Author Brand Voice Starter Kit (for fiction writers)
      • Bombshell Verbs: A line-editing mini-course
      • How to Pre-Edit Your Fiction Manuscript: A story confidence technique (free for 10 days)
    • Articles
    • Free downloads
  • Work with Sue
    • Enemies To Experts™: Monthly membership for romance writers
    • The Story Sorcery® Society: Personal coaching for romance writers
    • Book a workshop (for groups & events)
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Character-driven fiction, Designing the hero's journey

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

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Void: This powerhouse character Core Value is the heart of your hero’s Story Need

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These 3 pivotal character details are the secret to a satisfying, believable transformation story

We all know what joy and fear and sorrow and hope feel like. But ...

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