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In under 15 minutes you can learn how to effectively use a character profile to create the best version of your story.
There are thousands of character profiles floating around the internet.
But how do you know which ones can actually help you write a better story? Some ask too little, and some waste your time with hundreds of questions that won’t matter in the long run.
I created this video training and a character profile template so you can focus in on what actually matters, and learn how to apply the information in the character profile to the story.
Learn how to plot a story and build a character arc just from the information in your character profile, before you even start writing the first page of your story.
Grab my latest free training!
In under 15 minutes you can learn how to effectively use a character profile to create the best version of your story.
There are thousands of character profiles floating around the internet.
But how do you know which ones can actually help you write a better story? Some ask too little, and some waste your time with hundreds of questions that won’t matter in the long run.
I created this video training and a character profile template so you can focus in on what actually matters, and learn how to apply the information in the character profile to the story.
Learn how to plot a story and build a character arc just from the information in your character profile, before you even start writing the first page of your story.
Free resources to get you writing today
Character Profile Training
Free Video Training
A free video training that goes over not only how to fill out a character profile, but what to actually focus on in your profile, and what to do with the information when the profile is complete. How does the information actually help you create a better story?
Learn to build a character arc and plot a story from nothing but a character profile.
What is Story Structure?
Free Ebook Download
A free ebook download that goes over 4 common story structures and how to use them. Learn how to plot a story over these four frameworks: Freytag’s Pyramid, the Three Act Structure, the Seven Point Structure, and the In Media Res structure.
Diagrams for each structure included.
31 Writing Prompts + Monthly Prompts
Free Delivered via Email
Got a case of writer’s block? Let me send you my 31 favorite writing prompts right now, and then I’ll send you enough for the month — every month!
Habit Tracker + Mini Lesson on Habits
Free Download
Are you struggling to get a consistent writing routine down? Let’s chat about the psychology behind building habits, and how you can apply that to your writing routine. You’re sure to build a writing routine that sticks, we just have to put in the work first.
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Why I teach the foundations
of fiction writing
I’m Michelle. I’m a short story writer who holds a Bachelor’s degree in creative writing.
I teach the foundations of creative fiction writing to writers just starting out, looking to get published, or somewhere in between. I’m bringing my teaching practice online so I can reach more writers just like you, and we can all grow our craft together.
Plus, you won’t need to sit through four years of school and go into student debt just to be able to write a decent story if you stick around here.
Why I teach the foundations
of fiction writing
Hi, I’m Michelle! I’m a short story writer who holds a Bachelor’s degree in creative writing.
I teach the foundations of creative fiction writing to writers just starting out, looking to get published, or somewhere in between. I’m bringing my teaching practice online so I can reach more writers just like you, and we can all grow our craft together.
Plus, you won’t need to sit through four years of school and go into student debt just to be able to write a decent story if you stick around here.
Learn from the Blog
Story Structure: 4 Frameworks and How to Use Them
How do you know when to add a plot twist? How do you know if you’ve created enough tension before the climax of a story? And how long does a story go on after the conflict is resolved? Luckily, story structure exists to help you answer all of these questions and more.
Let’s talk about four different structures you can apply to any story currently floating around in your head, no matter how familiar you may be with story structures.
4 Types of Tension and How to Make Sure They Hit
We’ve all heard the term ‘build tension in your story’, right? It’s a pretty common piece of writing advice, and for good reason. Without tension in your story, your reader isn’t going to care about too much. There are no stakes. But, building tension is more than just putting your character in sticky situations and hoping they make it out alive. Not only are there different types of tension, but there’s some ground work we need to lay that is less talked about.
How to Write Characters in a Short Story
A lot of people treat short stories like mini-novels, but I will argue until the day I die that they are their own genre of writing and we should treat them as such. If you’re writing short stories the same way you approach novels, it’s time to mix things up. That’s why today we’re talking about how to write characters in a short story.
Different Types of Characters in Literature and How to Use Them
Creating characters that follow the three R’s of characterization is the most important skill a writer can master. If your characters aren’t round, relatable, and realistic, your story is likely to fall flat. You can strategically plan out your characters, their traits, and their roles in a story to help create a cohesive cast of characters that your readers will latch on to. That’s why it’s important to understand the different types of characters in literature.
January Writing Prompts 2024
Happy New Year, writers! It’s time for some January writing prompts.
To help you kick off the New Year with a writing streak, check out these 31 writing prompts. You all know how much I love to focus on character development, so for these January writing prompts, I want you to write about your character in these specific situations.
Let me know what you think!
Dig A Little Deeper
You know how it is, you’ve just finished a series on Netflix and you’re not sure what to watch next, so you pick the first thing that looks vaguely interesting and give it a few minutes to catch your attention. This week, for me, it was a situational cop drama that was light on the drama, heavy on the fluff, and didn’t tax my brain too much when trying to work out who done it. The plot was light and slow, it wasn’t going to win any awards, but sometimes easy watching is all you’re looking for.
Learn from the Blog
February Writing Prompts 2024
Happy February, writers! It’s time for some new writing prompts.
I’ve got new prompts, one for every day of the month, so check out these 29 writing prompts. You all know how much I love to focus on character development, so for these February writing prompts, I want you to write about your character in these specific situations.
How to Start a Writing Routine: Using the Habit Loop to Our Advantage
You’re here because you want to learn how to consistently write throughout the week with a writing routine. You might be looking for some magical answer that will whip you into self-discipline shape and get you to crank out 10,000 words a day, right?
Well, I am also looking for that magical answer, but until I find it, I can share with you the best tips I have on creating a writing routine that actually works for you.
Story Structure: 4 Frameworks and How to Use Them
How do you know when to add a plot twist? How do you know if you’ve created enough tension before the climax of a story? And how long does a story go on after the conflict is resolved? Luckily, story structure exists to help you answer all of these questions and more.
Let’s talk about four different structures you can apply to any story currently floating around in your head, no matter how familiar you may be with story structures.
4 Types of Tension and How to Make Sure They Hit
We’ve all heard the term ‘build tension in your story’, right? It’s a pretty common piece of writing advice, and for good reason. Without tension in your story, your reader isn’t going to care about too much. There are no stakes. But, building tension is more than just putting your character in sticky situations and hoping they make it out alive. Not only are there different types of tension, but there’s some ground work we need to lay that is less talked about.
Learn from the Blog
How to Write Better Stories: 8 Tips You Can Apply to Your Work Today
Let’s talk about the eight tips any writer can implement into their work today to write better stories. With these small changes, you’ll start to build up your writerly toolbelt and gain that story-writing confidence. I’ve gathered these tips from trial and error and reading lots of books and articles about writing.
The 5 Best Books on Writing, Change My Mind
Everyone has such strong opinions on what books are the best books on writing, and I’m here to share my even stronger opinions. These are the next five books that need to be added to the top of your reading list, change my mind.