Let Them Grow: Why Character Development Is Worth the Mess

Discover how great characters grow through conflict, mistakes, and maturity. Learn how films like Taps, The Outsiders, School Ties, and A River Runs Through It can teach writers the art of meaningful character development.

Writing the Moral Dilemma: How to Build Tension Between What a Character Can Do and What They Should Do

Explore how to write moral dilemmas that grip readers—where characters must choose between what they can do and what they should do.