Character Thesaurus Entry: Using a False Identity
Character Thesaurus Entry: Using a False Identity
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…Could a Raptor Play the Protagonist Role?
Could a Raptor Play the Protagonist Role?
Raptors are some of the most successful predators on the planet. From owls, eagles, and vultures to hawks, falcons, and other birds of prey, raptors are skilled hunters with incredible…
Read more…Using Clothes to Characterize
Using Clothes to Characterize
“Fashion is a language that creates itself in clothes to interpret reality.” This quote by Karl Lagerfeld is pretty heady. I’m still chewing on it, but what I gather is…
Read more…Character Type & Trope Thesaurus: Queen Bee
Character Type & Trope Thesaurus: Queen Bee
In 1959, Carl Jung first popularized the idea of archetypes—”universal images that have existed since the remotest times.” He posited that every person is a blend of these 12 basic…
Read more…Differentiate Your Character with a Talent or Skill
Differentiate Your Character with a Talent or Skill
One worry that can plague writers is whether their characters are original enough or not. After all, readers meet a lot of characters over time, so how can writers make…
Read more…Character Type & Trope Thesaurus: Reluctant Hero
Character Type & Trope Thesaurus: Reluctant Hero
In 1959, Carl Jung first popularized the idea of archetypes—”universal images that have existed since the remotest times.” He posited that every person is a blend of these 12 basic…
Read more…Continuing a Series: Is This Info Too Repetitive?
Continuing a Series: Is This Info Too Repetitive?
We’ve probably seen advice warning that any time our story revisits information, we risk the idea feeling repetitive or redundant to readers if we’re not careful. Not surprisingly, the same…
Read more…The One Rule No Writer Should Break
The One Rule No Writer Should Break
Ah, the euphoria of holding one’s own book. Nothing compares, does it? In that moment, the months (or years) of writing, revising, editing, polishing, and finally publishing are in the…
Read more…Writing About Pain: Describing Minor Injuries
Writing About Pain: Describing Minor Injuries
When we push characters to their limits, sometimes they get hurt. Injuries can range from annoyances to mortal wounds, and handled well, can add tension and complication to the story,…
Read more…Character Type & Trope Thesaurus: Doomsday Prepper
Character Type & Trope Thesaurus: Doomsday Prepper
In 1959, Carl Jung first popularized the idea of archetypes—”universal images that have existed since the remotest times.” He posited that every person is a blend of these 12 basic…
Read more…Writing About Pain: Different Types to Explore
Writing About Pain: Different Types to Explore
“Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something.” -The Dread Pirate Roberts Pain is an unfortunate part of life. As our characters go about their day—working, building relationships,…
Read more…Character Type and Trope Thesaurus: The Chosen One
Character Type and Trope Thesaurus: The Chosen One
In 1959, Carl Jung first popularized the idea of archetypes—”universal images that have existed since the remotest times.” He posited that every person is a blend of these 12 basic…
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