Create Memorable Characters!

Learn all aspects of creating character, whether in picture books, or middle grade or young adult novels. Understand the 7 emotional drivers to build great characters, whether protagonist, antagonist, or secondary characters. 

Get ready to create great characters!

  • Master the most important of the 2 building blocks of writing a great book
  • Understand the ways to build characters: protagonist, antagonist, and secondary characters
  • Learn how to create emotional connection between characters and readers

Perfect for kidlit creators who:

  • Need to flesh out characters in a new or existing manuscript
  • Wish to understand the fundamentals of good characterization
  • Are intent on reaching readers through compelling characters
  • Are just beginning to write, or have experience
  • Are creating characters in picture books through young adult novels


How can you be sure whether your characters will connect with readers – or with agents and editors?


You need to create emotionally rich characters, and this straightforward course will give you just the information and exercises you need.


You’ll come away with an understanding of the 7 pivotal emotional drivers that all characters must possess.

Yes! I want to create cool characters right now!

What You’ll Find Inside
the Cool Character Creator

A clear path to defining the Seven Character Emotional Drivers that will help you clarify your character's story journey.

The importance of great character building and how the character's Emotional Journey will move your story into the next level.
MEET YOUR TEACHER

Janet Fox

Cool Character Creator is by a multi-published award-winning author and creative writing teacher with over 25 years of writing and publishing experience, and 7 years helping writers to publishing success through both courses and hands-on coaching.

Janet is the author of 13 books for young readers, from picture book through YA novels, fiction and nonfiction. 

Her courses are designed for all kidlit writers, from beginners to advanced.

Ready to write amazing characters that your readers will connect with and remember?

Don't miss out on this step-by-step guide!

Everything that you need to know to master this key building block: writing characters readers will love.
Get it now for $17.00

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the course take to complete?

The course is designed to be completed in about 1–2 hours. You can go through the lesson and handout in one sitting and immediately apply what you learn to your own characters.

Is this course really enough to help me create a character for today's readers?

Yes. This course focuses on one specific outcome: helping you create an emotionally impactful character using a clear framework so you can move forward with confidence.

What if I already have a great character in my story?

Perfect—you’ll use your existing character throughout the course to refine and strengthen it so you know whether it’s something readers and publishers are looking for in today's market.

Is this only for picture book writers?

No. The method works for picture books, middle grade, and young adult novels. The principles of strong, emotionally impactful characters apply across all categories.

Is this for beginners or people who have been writing for a while?

This course is for both. For beginners and early-stage writers, there are clear examples and a simple step-by-step approach. However, even more experienced writers can struggle with creating solid characters. This course helps you diagnose and fix that problem quickly.

What if this course isn’t right for me?

No problem. This course comes with a refund policy—if it’s not a good fit, you can request your money back.

Create cool characters for your next story!


The insights and guidance of an award-winning author, in bite-sized exercises you can work through at your own pace. 

Get Started Today!