DIY MFA Radio
464: Craft Jam: Create Compelling Characters
Released: May 31, 2023
Today’s episode is our monthly Craft Jam. This is a new feature at DIY MFA, where once a month, Lori and I will be jamming about the craft. In these episodes, we’ll be doing a deep dive into various craft topics like character development, story structure, world building and more.
This month’s episode is a deep dive into how to create compelling characters.
In this episode Lori and I discuss:
Using method writing to get inside your characters’ heads.
How to create balanced scenes using the TADA! method.
The different types of voice and how to use each.
Plus, our #1 reading recommendation on compelling characters.For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/464