Course curriculum

    1. 1.1: Welcome Message

    2. 1.2: Introduction

    1. 2.1: Pitfall 1

    2. 2.2: Pitfall 2

    3. 2.3: Pitfall 3

    1. 3.1: Why Character Depth Matters

    2. 3.2: What is a Character Chart?

    3. 3.3: Character Backstory

    4. 3.4: How to Use This Course and Chart

    5. [Downloadable PDF and Excel Sheet]

    1. 4.1: Thinking in Contradictions

    2. 4.2: Using Real People as Inspiration

    3. 4.3: The Ethical Dimension

    1. 5.1: Internal Life and Motivation

    1. 6.1: Relationships as Reflection

    2. 6.2: Writing Inclusively Without Tokenism

    3. 6.3: Sensitivity Readers and Beta Readers

About this course

  • €38,00
  • 22 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

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Exactly What I Needed to Improve My Writing - More Than Paper Deep

Arthur Hili

“Absolutely brilliant! Every module is packed with valuable insights. I devoured the whole course and will definitely be revisiting it. As a beginner, I found it incredibly helpful—an absolute must‑have!”

“Absolutely brilliant! Every module is packed with valuable insights. I devoured the whole course and will definitely be revisiting it. As a beginner, I found it incredibly helpful—an absolute must‑have!”

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5 star rating

More Than Paper Deep: How to Write Characters That Feel Real

Joseph Azzopardi

This mini course takes a thoughtful, grounded approach to character creation, focusing on the psychological foundations that make characters believable rather than on rigid templates or checklists. It encourages writers to think in terms of contra...

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This mini course takes a thoughtful, grounded approach to character creation, focusing on the psychological foundations that make characters believable rather than on rigid templates or checklists. It encourages writers to think in terms of contradiction, fear, motivation, and emotional consistency instead of surface traits or backstory alone. Its emphasis on emotional truth over spectacle is particularly effective, reminding writers that ordinary characters can be deeply compelling when written with honesty and care. Clear, reflective, and quietly challenging, this course is an excellent resource for writers who want their characters to feel human, layered, and real. A genuinely valuable mini course from Proofreading Malta Academy. Thanks to Elizabeth Cortis, such a great mentor.

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Great insights into real characters

Mireille Sant

I enjoyed this course. It gave me new tools to create characters who feel alive rather than just well-described. The focus on psychology, backstory, and emotional consistency was especially helpful. Overall it was engaging, clear, and valuable. Th...

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I enjoyed this course. It gave me new tools to create characters who feel alive rather than just well-described. The focus on psychology, backstory, and emotional consistency was especially helpful. Overall it was engaging, clear, and valuable. Thank you!

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