Want to craft unforgettable characters so you can captivate your readers and stand out from the crowd without the headache of sifting through endless, conflicting writing advice?
Introducing the
Compelling Character Blueprint
The step-by-step guided system to create and develop characters that leave readers craving more, long after the last page is turned. This is your solution to crafting a romance novel that stands out in a saturated market without the confusion and doubts that too often cloud the creative process.
If you're an established or aspiring romance author, and you find yourself whispering, "How do I write characters who will capture the hearts and minds of my readers?" or "I wish I knew exactly what makes readers fall in love with the characters they read," then you're in exactly the right place.
REAL TALK: In the world of romance writing, it’s not just about crafting a story. In fact, it's no secret that the driving force of a romance novel is the connection and tension between the main characters.
But the thing is, if those characters aren't unique, distinct, and consistent, their chemistry can fall flat. And without chemistry, readers will never be fully invested in the story.
And if that wasn't reason enough to pay attention...
💜 Stronger chemistry between characters enhances reader engagement and commitment to the story.
💜 Unique, well-developed characters enable your novel to rise above the competition, catching the eye of readers and potentially even publishers.
💜 Streamline the writing process by skipping over the part where you spend hours second-guessing yourself and instead focus on the fun part: storytelling.
💜 And all in all? Achieve that coveted status of someone's favorite author, whose books are eagerly awaited, recommended, and cherished.
But here's the twist, translating the vivid characters in your mind onto the page in a way that captivates readers is more challenging than anticipated…
You've got this incredible story itching to be told, but the journey from brain to book feels like navigating a maze without a map. And on top of all that:
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You might be stuck creating characters that feel flat or clichéd.
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You might be confused and overwhelmed by conflicting writing advice.
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And really wanting to write a romance novel that resonates deeply with readers but being unable to do that because of doubts about your character development skills.
And all of this?
Has probably got you feeling discouraged and isolated in your writing journey.
And worried you'll never write a story that connects with readers the way you've always dreamed.
Or even worse? Considering giving up on writing altogether.
But it does not need to be this way!!
What if you could bring your characters to life in a way that captures readers' hearts and imagination, PLUS helps your book stand out in the crowded romance market?
I’m Anna, and I empathize deeply with the struggles of indie romance authors.
That is why I created the Compelling Character Blueprint, leveraging my years of editing expertise to guide authors through a seamless character creation process. This step-by-step system—rooted in the most common characterization issues I've encountered as a romance editor—utilizes the Complexity, Compatibility, and Conflict System to build your characters from the inside out. It's designed to work with any storytelling style or writing process, to enhance your creativity rather than restrict it.
Over four modules, you'll gain profound insights into your characters, understanding their deepest desires and fears, which is the solution to all the above. It ensures your characters' chemistry ignites your story, making it unforgettable.
And it is the KEY to crafting stories that not only stand out in the crowded romance market but also connect deeply with your readers.
AND PS This blueprint comes with a satisfaction guarantee, making it a risk-free investment in your writing journey.
Here are the core elements that make the Compelling Character Blueprint an indispensable tool for romance authors:
Complexity
Module 1 and Module 2 start you on the path of character creation with questions and prompts to sketch out the surface details and dig into your characters' backgrounds, dreams, fears, and secrets.
This ensures your characters are not only unique but fully realized and complex.
Compatibility
In Module 3, you'll build on the previous work to discover the dynamic tension and chemistry between your characters.
This step is crucial for creating relationships that are believable and engaging, adding a layer of depth to your novel that keeps readers hooked.
Conflict
Module 4 ties everything together, focusing on what drives your characters and what stands in their way.
Understanding these elements is key to crafting a plot that hooks readers and ensuring your characters' actions and growth drive the story.
And I have taken ALL this expertise, these proven craft techniques, and this step-by-step guidance and poured it into The Compelling Character Blueprint so you can enjoy creating your characters, without the confusion and frustration of piecing together conflicting writing advice.
Imagine how it would feel...
To go from this:
❌ Struggling to translate the vibrant characters in your mind onto the page, making you doubt whether anyone will ever care about them as much as you do...
❌ Feeling paralyzed by the overwhelming sea of conflicting writing advice, unsure of which path will lead you to crafting a memorable romance novel...
❌ Doubting your ability to create characters with enough chemistry and tension to keep readers hooked, fearing your novel will drown in the ocean of romance literature...
To this:
🎉 Finding yourself typing away with confidence, as your characters unfold on the page with depth and complexity, ready to be adored by readers worldwide.
📝 Reveling in the clarity and direction provided by a proven system, freeing you to focus on what you love most—bringing your story to life.
🥂 Basking in the glow of reader reviews praising the irresistible chemistry and dynamic interplay between your characters, setting your work apart.
If it sounds pretty damn good, then…
It's time to discover
The Compelling Character Blueprint!
The Compelling Character Blueprint is a step-by-step system that will help you create and develop unique and complex characters for your romance novels AND guide you through the process so you never have to wonder what to focus on next.
I WANT COMPLEX CHARACTERS FOR MY ROMANCE NOVEL:
Here's what's inside…
Character Craftsmanship: Unveil Your Characters
35 questions to kick off the process
In Module 1, you'll be guided through the initial steps of character creation, including defining core traits and designing their physical appearance. You'll also start thinking about how these surface-level traits influence the impression they make on other characters and your readers.
The outcome you'll walk away with? You'll have a comprehensive understanding of the foundation of your characters.
Character Complexity: Dive Deep
50 prompts to get below the surface
Module 2 will revolutionize your approach to character creation. This comprehensive workbook is your key to crafting characters with unparalleled depth and complexity. Diving deep into your characters’ backgrounds, histories, dreams, secrets, and fears is the cornerstone of creating individuals that are not just memorable but truly alive in the minds of your readers, leading to stories that resonate and linger long after the last page is turned.
You're getting:
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50 insightful prompts that unlock the full potential of your characters.
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Guided exercises that are designed to flesh out every layer of your character, ensuring no aspect of their persona is left unexplored.
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An editable digital workbook enabling you to revisit and refine your characters as your story evolves.
Conflict & Compatibility Guide: Light the Fire
In-depth exercises to find the heat, the pull, and the tension between your characters
Say goodbye to flat, uninspiring chemistry between your characters. Module 3 is here to support you with in-depth exercises (plus professional guidance), allowing you to build dynamic, compelling character connections. Inside you're getting:
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Exercises to find the heat and tension between your characters so you can craft relationships that are tumultuous and complex.
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Guided prompts to uncover the connection that pulls your characters together, so your readers can feel and root for their union.
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Strategies to reveal what keeps your characters apart, so the obstacles they face feel genuine and insurmountable, heightening the drama and engagement.
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An editable workbook format so you can refine and revisit these relationships as your story evolves, ensuring every interaction is charged with meaning and emotion.
Story Alchemy Roadmap: Goals, Motivations, Conflicts
training, worksheet, and scene map so you never have to guess again
Now it is time to unlock the essence of your narrative. In Module 4, you will be equipped with the tools and insights needed to fully understand the motivations, goals, and obstacles of your characters. You will learn how to weave a compelling plot around the deep desires and fears of your characters, ensuring your story is both engaging and emotionally resonant.
A sneak peek at what you will take away:
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Techniques to map out your characters' journeys, ensuring a tight, coherent plot.
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Strategies for building tension and driving the narrative forward.
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Insights into how character dynamics influence the plot and reader engagement.
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By the end of the module, you will have a clear roadmap for your story, complete with major plot points and character arcs.
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Includes a scene mapping tool to organize the progression of your narrative.
Editorial Insight Videos: Coaching, Clarity, & Encouragement
More than 90 minutes of support and education
Say goodbye to feeling lost and alone in your character development journey. The Editorial Insight Videos are here to support you with over 90 minutes of writing craft tips, tricks to spark your creativity, and professional guidance, allowing you to master character creation with confidence.
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Educational videos for each module so you can understand the strategies and methods of bringing your characters to life.
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Personal walkthroughs of prompts, questions, and activities so your characters can be as unique and complex as you envision.
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Exclusive professional insights so you can learn what makes characters truly resonate with readers.
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Direct support and guidance from me, Anna, making it feel like you have your own personal editor on-call, so you can navigate the character creation process with an expert by your side.
Here's what other authors have to say about the Compelling Character Blueprint:
AND THERE ARE BONUSES TOO!
Character-Driven Prompts & Exercises: Unleash Your Inspiration
30 writing prompts for added insight and inspiration
Ever feel like your characters are just shy of revealing their true selves? Wave goodbye to surface-level interactions and hello to the depths of their souls with this game-changing bonus.
Learn through 30 writing prompts that will help you delve deeper into the minds and hearts of your creations. With this bonus, you'll access exercises designed to immerse you in the life and psyche of your characters, unlock their unique voices, and even spark inspiration for your storytelling.
Whether you're looking for direction or aiming to enrich your narrative, these prompts offer an intimate perspective on your characters, enhancing their presence and relatability in your story.
Personality Playbook: Resources & Worksheets to Unravel Character Connection
Additional perspective on your characters' personality traits
When you tap into the Personality Playbook, you unlock an even deeper understanding of your characters' inner workings. In this bonus, you’ll learn how to use Western astrology, the Big 5 personality traits, and love languages to give a solid foundation to your characters' personalities.
This will ensure you can craft reactions and interactions that are not only consistent but also deeply rooted in their individual psychological profiles, making every decision and conflict in your story feel authentic and believable.
Inclusive Storytelling Skills: Conscious Language Training & Resources
Knowledge and references to connect with more readers
If the idea of creating stories that resonate with a diverse audience excites you, this bonus is for you. By purchasing your Compelling Character Blueprint today, you'll receive the Inclusive Storytelling Skills Bonus that will assist you in understanding how to craft characters and narratives that are welcoming and relatable to readers from all walks of life.
This bonus is designed to ensure that your writing practices are inclusive, broadening your readership and deepening the impact of your stories.
(Includes a list of the resources I use in my work as a professional editor for reference and further learning.)
Recap
YOU GET ALL THIS INSTANTLY
💜 Character Craftsmanship: to help you imagine your characters with perfect clarity and plan for how you’re going to describe them uniquely throughout your story.
💜 Character Complexity: so you can dive deep into the backgrounds, minds, and motivations of your characters, so you can write their story with complete authenticity to who they are.
💜 Conflict & Compatibility Guide: to help you find the passion-fueling tension between your characters and the connection that keeps them fighting for each other.
💜 Story Alchemy Roadmap: to ensure your characters have meaningful story arcs with real stakes that will keep readers invested in your story.
💜 Editorial Insight Videos: to guide you through every step of the process and to share industry-insider knowledge about the how and why behind creating complex, compelling characters.
💜 BONUS Character-Driven Prompts & Exercises: so you can embody your characters, learn to hear their unique voice, and jump-start your creativity
💜 BONUS Personality Playbook: so that you can build the depth of your character on recognized, real-world personality frameworks.
💜 BONUS Inclusive Storytelling Skills: to ensure your story is welcoming to readers from all sorts of different backgrounds and life experiences.
So why am I the right person to help you create your characters?
Hi, I’m Anna, a romance editor with experience working in publishing houses and directly with indie authors to make their novels the best they can be!
After working closely with so many authors and seeing the struggles and pitfalls that stood between them and the kind of characters readers can't help but fall in love with, I've gained deep insights into what it takes to build characters with the complexity and chemistry that keeps readers coming back. I understand that while the dream and the drive to tell your story can be there, the skills and knowledge to effectively convey the passion in your heart can be more challenging to tap into.
Seeing so many authors struggle to write the novel they’ve been dreaming of—starting and stopping, sometimes starting again and sometimes just giving up—I decided it was time for me to share my insights with more people than I could ever serve as an editor. That's why I created the Compelling Character Blueprint: a streamlined, guided system designed to help you navigate the character creation process and avoid all those pitfalls and missteps that haunt so many romance authors.
I truly believe every author, no matter where they are in their publishing journey, deserves professional insights and support in a way they can afford, so they can bring their book baby to life, and this system does just that!
I’d be honored to help YOU build the foundation of the book that makes your dreams come true, and I can’t wait to see the impact this solution has on your creative process.
And you don't just need to take my word for the transformation this can create... Here's what other authors have to say:
HECK YES I WANT TO UNDERSTAND MY CHARACTERS ON THE DEEPEST LEVEL
Money-back guarantee!
And in case you were worried—joining is risk-free! You're protected by a 7-day "No Questions Asked Money-Back Guarantee."
If you're hesitating because you're not sure if The Compelling Character Blueprint will truly transform your character creation process, I want to ensure you can confidently try this step-by-step system without worry.
Why? Because I'm so sure that you'll love the depth and complexity it adds to your characters that you have 7 days to explore the modules, videos, and exercises, and if they are not for you for any reason, you'll get your money back.
There's absolutely nothing to lose. You stand only to gain mastery over character creation that could set your stories apart.
-Anna
I ABSOLUTELY NEED THIS FOR MY WRITING JOURNEY
But wait, "Won't using a system like this stifle my creativity or make my characters feel formulaic?"
I understand your concern, but here's why that won't happen:
I, Anna, believe in the power of storytelling and the art of crafting characters that resonate deeply with readers. I understand the challenge of standing out in a saturated market, and I know that you deserve to have your stories heard and loved—without compromising your creative integrity.
That’s why I created The Compelling Character Blueprint, to enrich your writing process, not restrict it. Now, your writing can sparkle with originality and depth, whether this is your first foray into character development, you’ve struggled with it in the past, or you just want to enhance and enjoy your process more this time around.
Is this for you? You should snag this TODAY if you fall under any of the categories below:
● Aspiring Authors - You are on the cusp of writing your first romance novel and seeking guidance to ensure your characters captivate readers from the get-go.
● Established Romance Authors - You have already published romance novels but want to deepen your character development to engage your readers even more.
● Authors Venturing into Romance - You have written books in other genres and now wish to explore the rich, emotive world of romance writing with confidence.
If you fall into ANY of the categories above, The Compelling Character Blueprint has been crafted just for you.
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Have questions? Here are some answers:
💜 What programs do I need to access this?
The Compelling Character Blueprint will be delivered as fillable PDFs, so you’ll need a program capable of opening the .pdf file format. The included videos are in the .MP4 format. They can be played with video software or in your browser with the provided links.
💜 How long do I have access for?
You’ll get lifetime access, so it’s yours forever!
💜 I'm an established author. Will this still work for me?
This solution is designed to make every author’s life easier. Whether you’re just starting out or this is your 20th novel, this will help you uplevel your writing process and your characters.
💜 Will this work for genres other than romance?
While the Compelling Character Blueprint has some elements that are universal to character creation, it is designed specifically for characters in romance novels. If that’s not what you’re writing, you won’t get the full benefit of the Blueprint.
💜 Will this work for romance novels with more than two main characters?
Yes! Included in the Compelling Character Blueprint are pages for up to 6 characters.
💜 Can I use this for more than one novel?
Absolutely! Save the original file as your master copy, and then “Save As” to use the workbooks for as many different titles as you’d like. And the craft knowledge and insights will always be available to you!
💜 Why is something this amazing only $27?
Because I believe every person with a story in their heart should have access to the support they need to share that story with the world. By making The Compelling Character Blueprint so affordable, I can support any author who needs it, regardless of budget.
💜 What happens once I check out?
After you check out, you'll receive an email from which you can download The Compelling Character Blueprint workbooks, videos, and bonus content, and then it's yours to keep forever!
💜 Is there a refund policy?
Indeed there is! In fact, there is a 7-day, no questions asked, money-back guarantee, because while I am so confident you’ll love this solution, I absolutely understand if it turns out it’s not for you.
💜 How can I ask another question that isn’t answered here?
I’d love to help! Drop me an email at anna@corbeauxeditorialservices.com and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.
OMG YES!! I NEED THIS CHARACTER CREATION SYSTEM TODAY!
If you're still here, reading this, it means you're grappling with bringing your characters and stories to life in a way that resonates with readers just as much as those books that have inspired you.
You've seen what The Compelling Character Blueprint can do, and deep down, you know it’s the companion you've been searching for to navigate the complex world of character creation. But maybe there's a whisper of doubt holding you back.
Remember, every author you admire started somewhere, with the same fears and uncertainties you might be feeling right now.
This isn’t just about accessing a system for character development; it’s about unlocking the potential inside you to create stories that connect, stories that matter.
Imagine holding your published novel in your hands, knowing your characters are out there, capturing hearts and inspiring others just as you were inspired.
So, here's my invitation: step into the world of intentional character creation with me. You're not just buying a guide; you’re embarking on a journey to bring your stories to life, stories that will be read, loved, and remembered.
And I’m here, ready to welcome you and see you transform your ideas into captivating narratives. I'm not saying it will be easy, but nothing that's really worth it ever is, and I'll be with you every step of the way.
Click "YES! I'M IN!!" and let’s turn the page to the next chapter of your writing journey. Can’t wait to see you on the other side!
Signed,
Anna
One last crucial message for you today as we wrap up:
Recap
YOU GET ALL THIS INSTANTLY
💜 Character Craftsmanship: to help you imagine your characters with perfect clarity and plan for how you’re going to describe them uniquely throughout your story.
💜 Character Complexity: so you can dive deep into the backgrounds, minds, and motivations of your characters, so you can write their story with complete authenticity to who they are.
💜 Conflict & Compatibility Guide: to help you find the passion-fueling tension between your characters and the connection that keeps them fighting for each other.
💜 Story Alchemy Roadmap: to ensure your characters have meaningful story arcs with real stakes that will keep readers invested in your story.
💜 Editorial Insight Videos: to guide you through every step of the process and to share industry-insider knowledge about the how and why behind creating complex, compelling characters.
💜 BONUS Character-Driven Prompts & Exercises: so you can embody your characters, learn to hear their unique voice, and jump-start your creativity
💜 BONUS Personality Playbook: so that you can build the depth of your character on recognized, real-world personality frameworks.
💜 BONUS Inclusive Storytelling Skills: to ensure your story is welcoming to readers from all sorts of different backgrounds and life experiences.
