The Challenges of Character Self-Description in Fiction
Characters in fiction are the heart of any story. We all love characters that pop off the page, that resonate…
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Crafting Believable Characters – 3 Easy Steps
Creating believable characters is the key to engaging storytelling. Readers invest in characters who feel real and express emotions, motivation,…
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3 Techniques for Powerful Writing
Today’s post is by Janeen Mathisen. When you read a story and call it “powerful writing,” chances are it affected…
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Dynamic vs Static Characters – Your Fiction Needs Them Both
Great fiction features great characters—there should be no argument there. While plot is crucial (as is having a terrific premise),…
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Why Flawed Heroes Are Essential to Modern Literature
Today’s guest post is by Joseph Macolino. Here he comes again, the perfect, flawless hero with all the strength and…
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Brainstorming Your Perfect Protagonist
Fiction readers love a great protagonist—someone who is multidimensional, dealing with lots of inner conflict, and passionate about something that…
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Why the Last Lines of Your Scene Are Critical
Every scene has to have a purpose. I shouldn’t need to say that, but I’ve critiqued thousands of scenes that…
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Adding Cinematic Sizzle to Your Fiction
Many of us were raised watching thousands of movies and television shows. The style, technique, and methods used in film…
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Creating Conflicted Antagonist Characters
In the novels we write, protagonists often steal the spotlight, but secondary characters—particularly antagonists—can add depth, conflict, and intrigue to…
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