Characters As Mirrors
Characters As Mirrors
I’ve been thinking lately about something that Angela and I touch on in all of our books: The Mirror of Real Life. It’s this idea that something in our stories…
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Overcoming an Emotional Wound (Character Arc Help)
Overcoming an Emotional Wound (Character Arc Help)
Of all the pieces of backstory we should understand as authors, none are more important than our protagonist’s Emotional Wound. A powerful statement, but here’s why. Think about your own…
Read more…Angela’s Fantastic Finds for Writers
Angela’s Fantastic Finds for Writers
People who follow me in social spaces know I curate A LOT of content–enough to supply 3 twitter accounts, 3 facebook pages, one personal FB profile and then of course,…
Read more…5 Things Psychology Can Teach Writers
5 Things Psychology Can Teach Writers
From our books, most of you know Becca and I love psychology. This is largely because the most captivating fiction pieces are those that closely mirror the real world, especially…
Read more…Tips for Weaving Romance into Your Novel
Tips for Weaving Romance into Your Novel
By C.S. Lakin Romance is a part of life, and so it should also play some part in our novels—if we intend for our characters to mirror real life. Even…
Read more…Understanding Inner Conflict with Story Expert Michael Hauge
Understanding Inner Conflict with Story Expert Michael Hauge
All stories are built on a foundation of three basic components: character, desire, and conflict. A hero or protagonist desperately wants something, and must overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to achieve…
Read more…Level Up Your Setting (and Story) by Thinking Outside the Box
Level Up Your Setting (and Story) by Thinking Outside the Box
Want to level up your setting and instantly pull readers deeper into your scenes? Start by thinking outside the box about where each moment takes place. The right setting does…
Read more…Show Character Depth by Challenging Their Moral Beliefs
Show Character Depth by Challenging Their Moral Beliefs
When we start brainstorming a character, we usually focus on their traits—qualities, flaws, quirks, habits, likes, and dislikes. Then we dig deeper, building out their backstory: who influenced them, what…
Read more…How Your Character’s Failures Can Map A Route To Self-Growth
How Your Character’s Failures Can Map A Route To Self-Growth
Failure is one thing no one looks forward to nor wants to experience. It doesn’t feel good to work at something only to fail. When we fail, a knot of…
Read more…Writing 101: Character Arc In A Nutshell
Writing 101: Character Arc In A Nutshell
Confused about character arc? Let’s look at all the pieces and how they fit together: inner and outer conflict, inner and outer motivation, fear, flaws—the whole shebang. So, you’re ready…
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