What makes a character feel real, like they could walk right out of a book? In this course, you’ll find out! You’ll learn how to give your characters strengths, flaws, and personalities that make them believable. You’ll also discover how to create a unique character 'voice' so they sound like themselves. By the end, you’ll have characters ready for exciting adventures in your own stories.

What makes a character truly come alive on the page? In this engaging course, writer Cara Marks will walk you through the essentials of building believable, compelling characters that feel real to your readers. You’ll learn how to give your characters depth, develop a distinctive voice, and use their personality and perspective to shape the story itself, turning simple ideas into rich, character-driven narratives that capture attention and spark imagination.