Rebecca Babcock, a certified life and leadership coach, has introduced Coaching the Character™, a groundbreaking session designed to assist fiction writers and memoirists in exploring the psychological depths of their characters. This method applies human-centered coaching tools to fictional characters, treating them as real clients to uncover unconscious blocks and emotional logic behind their actions.
The initiative was inspired by a session with bestselling author Courtney Maum, who found the approach transformative for her work. Writers who have participated in these sessions report significant improvements in their understanding of their characters, leading to more coherent and compelling narratives. This method is particularly beneficial for authors facing challenges with character consistency, emotional depth, or creative blocks.
Coaching the Character™ represents a shift in how writers can approach character development, moving beyond traditional editing and critique to explore the emotional and psychological underpinnings of their stories. This innovative tool has the potential to revolutionize the creative process for writers across genres, offering a new pathway to authentic storytelling.
