Yes, it’s that time of year! Do you make a New Year’s Resolution or not? Forbes contributor Lisa Bodell wrote in 2022 that the New Year’s Resolution is an exercise in futility because research shows ...

The reason we love stories is the characters. Sure, we like a good, exciting plot and an interesting world, but complex characters are what turn those worlds and plots into something memorable—they ...

There are plenty of elements that can make or break a film. If it's not directed with a strong sense of voice, decently acted, intelligently written, or competent in its technical qualities, the ...

Judy Garland’s famous line as Dorothy, “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore,” shows how an actor’s exceptional performance of a character can become memorable and timeless. Character ...

Sixteen-year-old Syosset High School student, Bhoomi Jobanputra, has published a children’s character development activity book, now available on Amazon. It is designed to help young readers build ...

Suggested Citation: "5 Developing a High-Quality Staff." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Approaches to the Development of Character: Proceedings of a Workshop.

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...