Core Character Values: Finding the Moral Compass
The choices and decisions a character makes throughout the story defines him at the deepest level and developing and utilizing his core values give your story an underlying depth and tension.
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Character Flaws: Make them Count
To develop a character with fears and flaws that will drive the story (and honestly, every story should be a character-driven story) there are some important aspects to consider as you write.
Find Character Motivation Thru His Past and Fear
The underneath is where a reader connects and empathizes with your character. Although a reader may not be privy to this skeleton from the start of the story, she can sense when it’s there and will look forward to peeling back layers of the character until she gets to the truth.
Getting to Know Your Young Adult Characters
There’s nothing more exciting than opening up a brand new document, typing ‘Chapter One’ across the top of the page, and starting fresh with a new story. New characters to meet, a new plot to hammer out–it’s challenging, and at times overwhelming, but it’s a lot of fun, too. I love getting to know … [Read more…]
Character Development: Acting and Becoming Your Characters
If you want your reader to experience your story, experience it yourself. You (with the invaluable help of your character) will bring your prose to life. So grab a page from acting and start writing!