Courtney Maum

Courtney Maum is the author of six books including the groundbreaking publishing guide and Substack of the same name, Before and After the Book Deal. Signed copies of her latest novel Alan Opts Out can be ordered through OblongBooks.com. Courtney’s website offers a variety of online writing classes, as well as information on her 2027 writing workshop in the south of Spain.
Writing Away From Yourself: How to Fictionalize a Character
Image: aerial view of several suburban houses on a leafy street, only one of which has a swimming pool in the back yard.
If your story requires characters whose motivations don’t come naturally to you, here are some tips to help you imagine ...
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