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Creating Villains

In order to really show his stuff, a protagonist needs challenges to overcome. The tougher the opposition, the more…
June 20, 2016
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Give Them Something to Hate

I hate making phone calls. When it comes to picking up the phone, I always procrastinate as long as…
May 15, 2016
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What’s In A Name?

What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet. Perhaps…
April 13, 2016
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Surprise Them with a Twist

Characters who violate a stereotype are interesting; by surprising us they pique our interest, make us want to explore.…
March 17, 2016
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The Power of a Single Detail

In her book The Resolution for Women, Priscilla Shirer tells a story about a tassel. She was in the…
February 21, 2016
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Writing Characters of the Opposite Gender

I am not a horse person. I freely admit almost complete ignorance in regard to horses and horse-related things.…
January 17, 2016
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10 Tips for Writing Secondary Characters

Not everyone can be the hero or the villain. A story needs a cast of supporting characters too. Here…
December 20, 2015
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Where Do Mannerisms Come From?

Habits and mannerisms must originate somewhere, for some reason. In a novel, where aspect of a character should be intentional, a character’s…
November 19, 2015
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Drilling to the Core of a Character

Fictional characters are like onions; they are made of many layers. A writer must peel back the layers to…
October 16, 2015
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Why Won’t My Main Characters Cooperate?

Do your characters sometimes refuse to cooperate in the middle of a scene? Why is that? You know your…
September 14, 2015
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5 Tips to Deepen Your Characters

Take your characters deeper All great writers understand the importance of creating well-developed characters, but how does a character…
August 27, 2015
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The Importance of Emotional Continuity

What is emotional continuity? When actors enter a scene, they bring with them a certain attitude and emotional state…
July 9, 2015
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Pros and Cons of Character Questionnaires

Good writers know that developing well-rounded characters is critical, and one technique for creating such interesting characters is to…
June 16, 2015