What you'll learn

Analyze and construct the three core character arcs—positive, negative, and flat—by applying psychological principles and narrative structure to craft compellin

Develop multidimensional characters by integrating backstory, internal and external conflicts, motivation, and transformation, ensuring they drive the plot and

Design dynamic character relationships—including romantic, antagonistic, and familial—that challenge and influence character growth across episodes or seasons,

Create inclusive, diverse characters and adapt them for various storytelling formats (e.g., nonlinear, episodic, interactive, transmedia) while maintaining cons

Requirements

No prior requisites

Description

Creating unforgettable characters is at the heart of powerful storytelling—and in this comprehensive screenwriting course, you’ll learn exactly how to do just that. Mastering Character Development for Screenwriters is designed to take you through every stage of crafting compelling, psychologically rich, and emotionally resonant characters who grow and evolve across episodes, seasons, or entire franchises.The course begins with the foundational elements of character development, including the three core types of character arcs: positive, negative, and flat. You’ll learn how to construct each arc with clarity and intention, and how to blend or subvert them for more layered storytelling. We also explore character motivation, backstory, and transformation—ensuring your characters don’t just serve the plot but drive it.From there, we dive into the psychology behind behavior and decision-making. Drawing from Jungian archetypes, Freudian theories, and modern frameworks, you’ll discover how to create characters with believable flaws, goals, and growth. You’ll learn how to embed emotional realism into your writing, so your characters feel authentic, not mechanical.Character development doesn’t happen in isolation. We’ll examine how relationships—romantic, familial, antagonistic, and platonic—shape and challenge your characters. You’ll also learn how internal conflict (emotional dilemmas, trauma, identity) and external conflict (social pressure, antagonists, environment) intersect to fuel character evolution.Beyond traditional formats, this course explores experimental and inclusive storytelling techniques. You’ll study how nonlinear, interactive, and transmedia narratives influence character progression. A full section is dedicated to writing characters with diverse identities, focusing on the representation of gender, sexuality, race, and cultural background in a respectful, nuanced way.We also go behind the scenes of television storytelling—exploring how writers’ rooms operate and how showrunners and head writers maintain character consistency across episodes and seasons. You’ll learn how iconic characters like Walter White (Breaking Bad), Daenerys Targaryen (Game of Thrones), and Fleabag (Fleabag) were shaped by collaborative, evolving storytelling.Each module includes downloadable worksheets, real-world case studies, and practical exercises to apply what you learn immediately. You’ll get hands-on experience outlining character arcs, building bibles, brainstorming in mock writers’ rooms, and mapping multi-episode journeys.By the end of this course, you’ll have a full toolkit for character creation—whether you’re developing a series pilot, an ensemble drama, or a transmedia story. You’ll be able to write characters who change, challenge expectations, and leave a lasting impact on audiences.

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