A chat with Laurie Calkhoven about how meditation can help with character development

Laurie Calkhoven and I chat about the meditations and prompts she uses to help develop characters. Laurie has taught these methods in courses and workshops, and she was kind enough to share a few with us. This interview premiered during KidLit Summer Camp 2024. Laurie is an author and Author Accelerator certified book coach. She’s published more than fifty books for children and teens. She coaches children's novelists who are dedicated to improving their craft. She’s had experience with all genres of children’s fiction, including mysteries, fantasies, thrillers and historical novels. Sara Gentry is a math Ph.D. turned Author Accelerator certified book coach. She helps writers find the solutions they need to write books they love.