About this Talk
What if you could get crystal-clear on your protagonist’s core motivations—without filling out pages of character worksheets or inventing what they ate for breakfast?
In this powerful conversation, DIY MFA founder Gabriela Pereira shares her game-changing approach to character archetypes that helps writers clarify who their characters are and what they want—so every story beat feels more natural, emotionally grounded, and dramatically compelling.
You’ll discover the four simple—but surprisingly rich—archetypes based on a character’s type and desire (change or preserve), learn how to apply them as a diagnostic tool to troubleshoot flat scenes or muddy arcs, and even see how your character’s archetype can evolve across the story to deepen growth. Whether you’re a character-first or plot-first writer, this tool can help unlock a new layer of storytelling clarity.
You’ll also get access to Gabriela’s free archetype quiz (perfect for you and your characters) and discover how this same system can shape your author brand.
Spoiler: You’ll never look at Katniss, Sherlock, or Elizabeth Bennet the same way again.
Hosts
Book Coach and Editor, Many Worlds Writing