Romancing the Story: Writing Romance, Storytelling, and Book Structure

Ep 82 - Crafting Characters using Enneagrams with Krystal Shannan


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"...each enneagram has a really unhealthy bar all the way up to a healthy bar. So for me, it's 'where did my character start on the bar?' and 'how do I get them to a healthy place of the enneagram through the story?'..."

USA Today Bestselling Author Krystal Shannan explores the fascinating world of Enneagrams and their powerful application in character development and character arcs. Discover how the nine Enneagram types can help you create characters who are relatable, genuine, and dynamic. Krystal provides insights to craft characters that resonate deeply with your readers and drive compelling narratives.

Connect with Krystal:
https://www.krystalshannan.com/
YouTube: @KrystalShannan
Facebook: @KrystalShannan
Instagram: @krystalshannan

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Other Media Mentions:

The Enneagram Institute
https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/

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