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Are you sometimes stumped, trying to figure out how your character should respond to a moment of panic? What about your secondary characters? Do you know how they will each respond to surprise? Fear? Excitement?

The Enneagram is a tool used to understand individuals’ motivations: what drives people to behave in the way they do. The modern Enneagram takes theory from psychology and places it into a framework to help us better understand ourselves and others. The premise is that there are 9 core beliefs with 9 core fears that fuel 9 core motivations. Each of these nine types engage in predictable patterns of behavior that explain not only how they react to stress and insecurity, but also who they become when they are their best selves. 

Join Christina Granahan, MSW, for an exploration of the Enneagram and for how writers can use the model for character and plot development. Christina will break down each personality type and provide examples for how each of the different types respond to different situations. 

You’ll come away with new ways of thinking about your characters and new approaches to plotting for them. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to add more tools to your writer toolbox.

Christina Granahan is a licensed clinical social worker and accredited Enneagram teacher with over 30 years of experience working with a diverse range of clients of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. She has worked with organizations, patients, couples, artists and CEOs. Christina is excited to bring the Enneagram to our community of children’s authors.