Craft of Writing
How to Flesh Out Your Characters
Well-rounded characters are equally as important to a story as the plot. They are what makes a reader feel for what is happening in a […]
characterization
Writing Tips
Track It! How to Use Character Charts
What color were her eyes again? How long has he had this job? When did she break her arm, and is she out of her […]
Writing and Technology
What’s In A Name? How to Create the Right Name for Every Character
‘A rose by any other name, may smell as sweet,’ but what about our characters? Are all names the same? Can they be interchanged and […]
Craft of Writing
10 Ways to Strengthen Our Characters
Readers want strong main characters. No one wants to read a story with a weak one. I knew that. Really I did. Why, then, did […]
Craft of Writing
Do Your Characters Want to Steal the Show?
Invite the characters of your present work into a room and ask them who the most important person in your novel is. Go ahead, I’ll […]