Exercises that Instantly Elevate Your Characters

Struggling to make your characters feel real on the page? In this video, I’m sharing 5 powerful character development exercises to help you write complex, believable characters with emotional depth. Whether you're writing a novel, short story, or just building character profiles, these writing exercises will help you tap into your character’s internal world and uncover what truly drives them. If your characters feel flat or your scenes lack tension, these tools will change the game.

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👉 Topics Covered:
0:00-0:41 Intro
0:41-2:10 Exercise 1
2:10-3:00 Exercise 2
3:00-4:40 Exercise 3
4:40-6:10 Exercise 4
6:10-7:45 Exercise 5
7:45 The Core Layer

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