$25 MASTERCLASS

Craft Complex Characters

6 steps to pry open your character and uncover their heart and soul

You might think you know your characters. Where they were born. Their favorite color. Their guilty pleasure TV show... But do you know who they are?

👉 When you’re writing, and your character faces a tough choice, do you know what they’ll do and why?

👉 When you start a new scene, do you know what they want and what they’re willing to do to get it?

👉 When you hit a moment in the story when they’re afraid, do you know what specific fears are whispering in their ears?

What makes a character human isn’t all their likes and dislikes, experiences and quirks. It’s what they want, most deeply in their soul. It’s what they fear in the darkest moment of the night. It’s the beliefs they cling to when shit gets hard.

In storytelling, the biggest mistake writers make is in not considering these deeper, human parts of who their characters are—and how those aspects not only tie to the larger, external plot of the story, but drive what’s happening.

Knowing who your character is at their core empowers you to live within their skin so you can ensure their actions and choices on the page feel human and inevitable, especially when they're flawed.

If you’ve ever struggled with justifying your character’s thoughts or decisions, showing why they are the way they are, bringing them through their character arc with meaningful, impactful change, or breathing life into them with every word—this masterclass is for you.

Come craft a character so real, flawed, lovable, and human that they practically bleed off the page.

90-MIN MASTERCLASS

Craft Complex Characters

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In this masterclass, you will learn how to...

✨ pry open your character’s head and sneak past their emotional shields to uncover their heart and soul

✨ use what your character most deeply wants, fears, and believes to structure an external plot

✨ mine past your character’s surface appearance and uncover the secrets of who they are that they aren’t even aware of

✨ Put your character’s desires and beliefs on the page, even if they’re not conscious of them

The Character Table tool we’ll give you in this class isn't another character interview—it’s a 6-step method to unearth your character’s subconscious mind and heart and map it to your external story.

There’s a reason the writers we work with say they’ll never write without this tool again.

Whether you’re just beginning to brainstorm, in the middle of drafting, or facing revisions, this class will open your eyes and finally give you the character clarity you need.

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your masterclass instructors

Emily & Rachel from Golden May
Hey hey! I'm Emily.

I’m your resident excitable, dirtbag, cat-lady coach. I’m a type-A perfectionist who played the hustle game for years, could never finish a draft, and burned out because of it. In my journey climbing out of that ditch, I tuned out the noise of what I should do, learned to love myself, and built a writing life that works for ME. As a result, my debut fantasy romance novel was published in 2024. Now I’m devoted to helping tenacious writers like you ditch the ‘shoulds’ and build a sustainable writing life that works for you, that brings you joy, and that fulfills you all the way to your bones. When I’m not writing, you can usually find me exploring the mountains of southwest Colorado with my husband and daughter, and sometimes our cats. You can find me on Instagram @ebgoldenbooks.

Hey there! I’m Rachel.

I’m your mac n' cheese loving, neurodivergent, book fairy godmother. As a coach and writer with ADHD, I understand how downright confusing craft can be and how much those "rules" can feel limiting. I understand what it’s like to struggle with your process and get hung up with mental hurdles. Throughout my journey, I've learned how to break past creative blocks and merge craft theory with my unique brain and body–and that’s exactly what I’ll help you do, too. Because of this eye-opening work, I published the first two books of The Shadows Syndicate series in 2024 and I’m looking toward the future with huge heart-eyes. I live in Colorado with my husband and daughter, dream of the perfect slice of pizza, and love staying up way too late to read. You can find me on Instagram @bookcoachrachel and @author.remay.

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