Hi everyone! How are you all? October is upon us, which means it’s spooky season and time to get into the spirit of things! For many people, including me, that means breaking out the old horror films and reading some… Read More ›
Characters
Characters are important. Without them, stories would be rather dull indeed! Here you can find tips on what makes a great character and how you can create your own.
Characters and Their False Beliefs
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today, I am exploring the subject of ‘character’ again, and this time I’m looking specifically at the ‘false beliefs’ a character can hold, which can help drive a story forward. Characters and Their False… Read More ›
The Importance of Diversity in Fiction
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am looking at diversity. So, without further preamble, let’s jump in! The Importance of Diversity in Fiction In regards to fiction, the word ‘diversity’ has become ubiquitous. Still, it is not… Read More ›
Writing Emotional Scenes
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today, I’m exploring the art (because it is an art) of crafting emotional scenes. Writing Emotional Scenes To effectively write emotional scenes, it is vital to use every tool in your writing toolbox, including… Read More ›
Protagonists and Deuteragonists
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am exploring Protagonists and deuteragonists (a term I only learned when researching this post). I hope you find it as fascinating as I did! Protagonists and Deuteragonists Protagonists and deuteragonists are two of… Read More ›
5 Tips for Creating a Great Antagonist
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today, I am sharing some quick tips for creating and fleshing out your story’s antagonist. 5 Tips for Creating a Great Antagonist As a vital component of any compelling narrative, the antagonist plays a… Read More ›
Giving Your Characters Flaws
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today’s post is all about characters and, in particular, their flaws. Giving Your Characters Flaws Crafting a compelling character is no simple task; they need to feel real, relatable, and believable. One way to… Read More ›
How to Avoid Head-hopping
Hi everyone. I hope you’re all well. Today, I’ll be exploring the concept of head-hopping when writing multiple characters. How to Avoid Head-hopping As a writer, one of the most important and sometimes most difficult things to master is staying… Read More ›
Naming Your Characters
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am delving into the topic of character names. I’ll explore the importance of choosing the correct name for your character and offer ideas of places to find inspiration. Naming Your Characters… Read More ›
How to Create a Strong Character Arc
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I am going to look at character arcs. I’ll discuss what they are, explore the three main types of arcs, and finally, how you can create a strong arc for your own… Read More ›
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