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Characterization part one – 7 rules for writing conversations plus 4 for extra credit
Continue ReadingCharacterization part one – 7 rules for writing conversations plus 4 for extra credit
Continue ReadingManaging the Large Cast of Characters #amwriting Read here, the series is starting now.
Continue ReadingHistorical Fiction: Five Ways Characters Find Their Way Forward – by Kimberly Brock… Read here …
Continue ReadingWhat Makes Iconic Characters Unforgettable? – by Melissa Donovan… Read here …
Continue ReadingWhat Does Your Character Do All Day? – by Jessica Strawser… Read here …
Continue ReadingOpen Book Blog Hop – 7th February What character have you created that you despise/hate the most? I think it has to be husband and father Alistair Veale in my family drama ‘Revenge‘. He throws away his 20 year marriage to Ann for a quick fling with a work colleague. Strangely enough though, on Amazon it […]
Continue ReadingCreating Credible Characters by Valerie Holmes Read here …
Continue ReadingA Layered Method for Creating Consistent Characters By Ann Harth, @Annharth Part of the How They Do It Series JH: A great character has more to them that just a few obvious traits. Ann Harth shares a layered approached to creating compelling characters readers will love. Read more …
Continue ReadingDescribing a Character’s Emotions: Problems and Solutions – by Angela Ackerman… on Writers Helping Writers: Characters are the heart of a story, but what really draws readers in is their emotions. Only…showing them isn’t always easy, is it? Like us in the real world, characters will struggle. Life is never all cherries and diamonds; in fact, […]
Continue ReadingStory Obstacles: The Benefits of Taking Two Steps Back This post was originally supposed to be short and announce the winners of my 11th Annual Blogiversary contest weeks ago. However, that schedule was delayed because I didn’t want to clog up your notifications with just a fluff post. No problem. I have plenty of writing-focused […]
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