Friday, December 4, 2026 • 4–5:15pm PT • WEBINAR

Rude, Bold and Brazen: How Attitude Builds Strong Characters

Discover how attitude, judgment, and strong opinions can transform characters from merely interesting to unforgettable—and give them the agency to propel your story forward.

Give your characters stronger voices, sharper opinions, and the attitude to drive a story forward with Jordan Rosenfeld

Ideal for fiction and memoir writers who want to create vivid, opinionated characters with authentic voices and compelling agency.

In real life, being rude, boldly opinionated, or flat-out brazen can get you into trouble. On the page, it can make a character unforgettable.

Readers are drawn to characters who have something to say—about themselves, other people, and the world around them—and who aren’t afraid to say it. Those opinions, judgments, contradictions, and biases don’t just create a distinctive voice; they reveal who a character is and what they’re willing to do.

In this lively craft webinar, Jordan Rosenfeld will show you how to tap into your characters’ unique attitudes and amplify their inner lives to create stronger, more authentic voices. You’ll explore how attitude can deepen characterization, strengthen reader connection, and give characters the agency they need to propel a story forward.

And for writers who have accumulated a few strong opinions of their own? This may be an especially satisfying workshop.

This Webinar is Ideal for

Fiction and memoir writers who want characters with distinctive, authentic voices

Writers whose characters feel too polite, passive, or generic on the page

Writers looking to deepen characterization through opinion, judgment, and attitude

Writers who want characters with greater agency and a stronger role in driving the story

Rude, Bold and Brazen: How Attitude Builds Strong Characters

$55.00

Friday, December 4, 2026 • 4–5:15pm PT • WEBINAR

You'll Walk Away With

How attitude and judgment become powerful engines of character voice

Techniques for accessing and amplifying a character’s bold, opinionated inner life

How to use opinions and reactions to reveal character with greater depth and specificity

Ways to turn attitude into agency that creates momentum and keeps readers engaged

Jordan Rosenfeld

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Jordan Rosenfeld

Jordan Rosenfeld, BA, MFA, is author of the novel Fallout (May, 2025), Forged in Grace and Women in Red, and six books on the craft of writing including How to Write a Page-Turner, the bestselling Make a Scene, Writing the Intimate Character, A Writer’s Guide to Persistence, Writing Deep Scenes and Write Free. Jordan’s articles and essays have been published in hundreds of publications, The Atlantic, LitHub, The New York Times, The Rumpus, Salon, Scientific American, The Weeklings, and many more. Jordan teaches online writing classes and at numerous well respected writing conferences, including the Writer’s Digest Annual + Novel Writing conferences and The San Francisco Writer’s Conference. She is a freelance manuscript editor and writing coach.

Ready to Give Your Characters Some Attitude?

Sibyl Writing Craft Workshop FAQ

Yes! Most of our workshops are streamed live on Zoom, allowing you to learn in real time and interact with the instructor. If you can't make it, don’t worry—we will send you a link to watch or download the recording within 24 to 48 hours after the session ends.

Yes! If you can’t attend live (or want to revisit the material), you’ll receive a recording after the session. You can watch it on your own schedule.

Our webinars and workshops will have built in time for Q&A at the end. Some workshop instructors may respond to questions throughout the session, depending on the workshop format.

Many workshops include slides, worksheets, or resource lists that you can download and keep.

No preparation is required unless otherwise noted. Some instructors may offer optional prompts or materials to help you get even more out of the session.