Why Giving Characters Control of Your Story is Good For Your Narrative
As writers, we like to think we’re in complete control of our characters. It can be tempting to...
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Character Archetypes and How to Use Them in Your Novel
If you’re a writer and you’ve had any type of online presence in the past few years, you may have...
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5 Editing Tips to Revise and Strengthen Your Dialogue
I recently revised a story from almost a quarter century ago. As I dug through this monument to...
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5 Writing Games to Help You Get to Know Your Characters
The thrill of watching a character unfold and develop on the page is an experience like no other....
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The Ghost Behind: Writing Psychological Trauma
Trauma in storytelling is a powerful force that can shape a character’s life and experiences....
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How To Create a Fan-Favorite Character
Have you ever wondered how Daryl Dixon came to be a fan-favorite character, and why every single...
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How To Write Compelling Character Arcs
Have you ever been completely engrossed in a book and found yourself desperately invested in its...
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How to Create a Compelling Character in Minutes
If you’ve got an idea for a story, but are stuck on how to bring your characters to life, then...
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