Writing · intermediate

Character and Dialogue

Create people readers believe in and conversations that crackle.

Create people readers believe in and conversations that crackle. This course walks you through 10 focused modules with a short quiz every few modules to make sure the lessons stick, and a timed final exam. Pass the final exam to earn a verified certificate with your grade.

What is inside

11. Character desire8 min
22. Backstory16 min
33. Flaws and contradictions11 min
44. Dialogue basics13 min
55. Subtext9 min
66. Dialect and voice18 min
Checkpoint: Checkpoint 1: modules 1 to 6 (4 questions)
77. Conflict in scenes24 min
88. Minor characters9 min
99. Antagonists19 min
1010. Character arcs11 min
Final exam: 13 questions, 39 minutes. Your grade comes from this exam.