Desire is one of the most powerful forces in storytelling. When characters want something deeply, whether love, approval, connection, or power, that desire becomes the engine that drives the story forward.
In this intermediate/advanced craft course, writers will explore how attraction, emotional tension, and longing shape character behavior and narrative momentum. Through focused exercises and scene work, participants will learn how to write relationships that feel electric, layered, and emotionally compelling.
Topics include:
• The psychology of attraction in storytelling
• Emotional tension and narrative stakes
• Subtext and unspoken desire
• Dialogue that carries chemistry
• Desire as a driving force in plot and character action
By the end of the course, writers will leave with new tools for writing relationships and character dynamics that generate tension, momentum, and emotional resonance.

Please note: This class or event will be held online (using Zoom or a similar live platform). To participate, students or attendees should have a stable internet connection. Class participants: you should have a computer or device with a webcam and microphone; and your Zoom link will be automatically sent to you after you register. Check your spam box if you don't see it.