Backstory Balancing Act
Backstory Balancing Act
How to handle a character’s backstory is a universal struggle for all of us writers. How much should we include? How long should a flashback be? When is it okay…
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Characters
Three Ways a Talent or Skill Can Set Your Character Apart From the Rest
Three Ways a Talent or Skill Can Set Your Character Apart From the Rest
Your Characters’ Skills Memorable characters often have skills or talents that set them apart … but these abilities need to serve a purpose in the story. So, how do we…
Read more…Character Secret Thesaurus Entry: Being Pregnant
Character Secret Thesaurus Entry: Being Pregnant
What secret is your character keeping? Why are they safeguarding it? What’s at stake if it’s discovered? Does it need to come out at some point, or should it remain…
Read more…The Ripple Effect: How to Weave Plot with Character
The Ripple Effect: How to Weave Plot with Character
Actions have consequences—that’s what makes a story tick. A story begins when events around a character push them into action. Those actions create new situations, and those situations push the…
Read more…Stocking Stuffers for Writers Gift #2 Is Here!
Stocking Stuffers for Writers Gift #2 Is Here!
Good news! Your Secret Santa (Godzilla) has dropped another writerly gift into your stocking. (And, if you missed the first gift he left for you, no problem. Just click through…
Read more…Character Secret Thesaurus Entry: Is Safeguarding Someone’s Secret
Character Secret Thesaurus Entry: Is Safeguarding Someone’s Secret
What secret is your character keeping? Why are they safeguarding it? What’s at stake if it’s discovered? Does it need to come out at some point, or should it remain…
Read more…Character Secret Thesaurus Entry: Hiding a Sexual Relationship
Character Secret Thesaurus Entry: Hiding a Sexual Relationship
What secret is your character keeping? Why are they safeguarding it? What’s at stake if it’s discovered? Does it need to come out at some point, or should it remain…
Read more…Character Secret Thesaurus Entry: Coveting Someone Else’s Life
Character Secret Thesaurus Entry: Coveting Someone Else’s Life
What secret is your character keeping? Why are they safeguarding it? What’s at stake if it’s discovered? Does it need to come out at some point, or should it remain…
Read more…Character Secret Thesaurus Entry: Being a Serial Killer
Character Secret Thesaurus Entry: Being a Serial Killer
What secret is your character keeping? Why are they safeguarding it? What’s at stake if it’s discovered? Does it need to come out at some point, or should it remain…
Read more…How to Hook Readers with Character Descriptions
How to Hook Readers with Character Descriptions
I think we can all agree that characters are the heart of a novel. We build worlds around our story’s cast, spend dozens of hours plundering their psyche to understand…
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