Jack Lawrence, Author, Retired Therapist --DISCUSSION: Using Psychology to Create Characters
From 11:15 am until 2:00 pm
At Hybrid Meeting in Person and On Zoom
101 Library Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Jack Lawrence, Author, Retired Therapist
After selling his family therapy practice, Indianapolis native Jack Lawrence was able to put his focus into a childhood dream of his to become a published author. Lawrence said that he had an idea for his first book, “Blood Thorn,” circling his head for a few years. But it wasn’t until after he stepped away from the therapy field that he was able to put his focus on fully developing the story and getting the book published.
“It ended up being a lot different than what I had been thinking about over the previous years. But it turned out to be the best possible version of the story it could have been.”
“I noticed in the mystery genre, but really any type of genre, that when there’s a therapist in a story, either they’re very unrealistic or they work for the police or they’re psychiatrists – things like that. I wanted to make a character who was a true talk therapist who really had no idea when it comes to criminology or anything like that. He is just a guy who has the ability to connect with people to gain information from talking to them and to build rapport with anybody he comes across.”
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WORKSHOP
Using Psychology to Create Characters
Readers get bored with flat characters. Without a memorable personality, your hero or villain will end up in your file of unfinished work. Psychologist turned bestselling mystery writer Jack Lawrence has a fresh perspective on creating compelling, psychologically rich characters that engage readers and keep them hooked. He’s going to share that key with members and guests of Northeast Florida Sisters in Crime writers on Saturday, April 12.
Lawrence will talk about creating core fears and desires of your characters—using real psychological principles—to elevate your story. Learn how to create unforgettable protagonists and villains whose motivations feel deeply human, making every twist and turn resonate with readers on a deep emotional level. From detectives to masterminds and their victims, discover how psychology can transform your character development process from flat to unforgettable.
