Video replay: Character, Conflict, and Truth with Carla King & Linda Joy Myers

Published 3 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

Thank you for joining us live for our mini-course and discussion on Character, Conflict, and Truth in Your Writing. It was a rich and inspiring session—thanks to your presence and thoughtful questions.

For those who couldn’t attend live—or if you’d like to review what we covered—here are the resources:

Video Replay | Slides | Link to Course

*Thank you for the great questions during the meeting!*

Please join us for the deep dive on character development

Bringing Your Characters to Life on the Page: Storytelling magic for creating vivid, authentic characters

Mondays: September 15, 22, 29 and October 6, 2025
10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET
Instructors: Carla King & Linda Joy Myers

Bringing Your Characters to Life on the Page

Storytelling magic for creating vivid, authentic characters

Mondays: September 15, 22, 29 & October 6, 2025
10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET
Instructors: Carla King & Linda Joy Myers

We’d love for you to join us for this deep dive into character development—a craft-level workshop designed for writers who want to create emotionally resonant characters and compelling scenes that feel alive.

Whether you're writing memoir, fiction, or short-form narrative, this course will help you:

Write conversations that reveal character and move the story forward
Craft dialogue that reflects distinct voices and personalities
Use body language, silence, and gesture to show emotional truth
Shape scenes with tension, power dynamics, and movement
Clarify your point of view (narrator and character)
Create immersive, cinematic experiences on the page

ENROLL NOW

Got questions? Just hit reply—I’d be happy to help.

Warmly,
Carla King

PS: Every course in the Writing & Publishing Circle includes access to our companion discussion group—an optional space to share your writing, exchange feedback, and connect with other writers, as well as editors, designers, and publishing experts.

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