Fiction writing lends itself to an endless array of characters, from humans to mythical creatures: borrowed, created, or something in between.
Tag Archives: character development
To Outline or Not… Is There a Question?
Every writer creates their own type of outline. Or, sometimes they don’t.
Writing Romance (without Sounding Like a Sap)
Writing romance (without sounding like a sap) doesn’t have to be an exercise in clichés. Learn to avoid this genre’s tired tropes, or at least how to use them to your advantage.
Painting Your Fictional Characters in Shades of Grey
Black and white is great for photography. In stories? Not so much. Painting your fictional characters in shades of grey is crucial.
How to Create and Use Character Backstories
There is no right way to create and use character backstories, but with practice and revisions, you can find the happy medium between too much and not enough.
