The Science of Writing Characters @CharacterPsyche
New book about using psychology to create compelling fictional characters by @kiraannepelican Published by Bloomsbury: https://t.co/WxryagvKuc London, England Joined January 2019-
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I'm super excited to be launching the second cohort of my 11-week, fully captioned, character-first development programme in January. UK writers may be eligible to apply for a Screenskills bursary covering 80-100% of the course fees: screenskills.com/bookings/chara…
Interested in learning how to use tools from psychology to develop more compelling character relationships? I'd love you to join me on 31st July! charactermasterclass.com/courses/buildi…
Screenwriters, I'm very excited to announce that my 11-week, online, character-first development programme, opens for bookings today: charactermasterclass.com The first cohort of 10 will start in September and I'd love for you to join!
A reminder of why fictional characters often need to face their greatest fears aeon.co/essays/free-yo… via @aeonmag @drjcoleman
People with depression use language differently – here's how to spot it theconversation.com/people-with-de…
Insightful, rigorous, practical and supportive - it was a delight to read and review @kiraannepelican’s ‘The Science of Writing Characters’. Just published on the @Raindance blog. @BloomsburyAcad raindance.org/book-review-th…
I can hardly believe it's been 4 months since THE SCIENCE OF WRITING CHARACTERS was published. To celebrate, I'm giving away a copy! Please follow and retweet by 3rd May #BookGiveaway @BloomsburyMedia bit.ly/2S7UznD
So looking forward to this tomorrow!
Learn to create complex characters who take readers on a satisfying emotional, as well as entertaining, journey > The Science of Writing Characters with Kira-Anne Pelican | Wednesday, Feb 24th from 6pm - 7:30pm online eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-science-…
My piece in one of my favourite digital magazines
When written well, characters seize our attention and compel us to engage. Today’s Guide explains what separates a flat character from a compelling one psyche.co/guides/how-to-…
Very much looking forward to this: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-science-…
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The Science of Writing Characters by Kira-Ann Pelican is the pick for the fourteenth day of our Christmas giveaway! FOLLOW & RETWEET by 5PM GMT today to be in with a chance of winning! UK & ROI only. #bookgiveaway
All of us have the ability to develop our 'light traits', which are associated with having fulfilling, rewarding lives psyche.co/ideas/are-peop… @cosmiccragg and @sbkaufman for @psyche_the_mag | Psyche Ideas
Oh thank you Melanie! Very much hope you enjoy it!
I have been waiting so long for this! 😍 @CharacterPsyche
If you're feeling mentally frazzled during the pandemic, you're not alone. Here I provide some practical steps to reclaim your focus, based on 'cognitive load theory': bbc.com/worklife/artic… @BBC_Worklife
Using psychological techniques to reveal personality through dialogue scriptmag.com/screenplays/us…
How your character’s early relationships may influence them in later life
I have been waiting so long for this! 😍 @CharacterPsyche
With my book The Science of Writing Characters released at the end of this month, @BloomsburyMedia are offering a 30% discount using code SCRIPT30 via their website until the end of December. eBook also available! bloomsbury.com/uk/the-science…
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