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3 (In-Depth) Tips for Writing Fresh and Authentic Characters
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3 (In-Depth) Tips for Writing Fresh and Authentic Characters

By S. K. AliJun 2, 2021
4 Tips for Writing Engaging Frenemies
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4 Tips for Writing Engaging Frenemies

By Lorraine HeathApr 8, 2021
14 Techniques to Write Emotional Truth to Engage Readers: Why It Works and How in Successful Storytelling
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14 Techniques to Write Emotional Truth to Engage Readers: Why It Works and How in Successful Storytelling

By Robin FarmerMar 19, 2021
5 Tips on Making the British Royals Into Appealing Fictional Characters
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5 Tips on Making the British Royals Into Appealing Fictional Characters

By Wendy HoldenFeb 20, 2021
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Character

How to Write a Character Who Is Single: 4 Clichés and Tropes to Avoid When Writing Single Characters

By Craig WynneFeb 14, 2021
Before we can create rich characters, we need to understand their wounds and potential for growth. Jeanne Veillette Bowerman suggests using the therapy couch to improve character development.
Character

Take Two: Improve Character Development by Putting Your Characters on a Therapy Couch

By Jeanne Veillette BowermanMay 22, 2019
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Psst! Novelists - Steal These Screenwriting Secrets!

By Barri EvinsApr 24, 2019
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Critical Thinking: The 5 Factors That Earn 5-Star Book Reviews

By Paul Goat AllenMar 12, 2018
Writing Powerful Scenes and Stories with Just Two Characters
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Writing Powerful Scenes and Stories with Just Two Characters

By Heather BurchApr 16, 2015
How to Create a Narrative Arc for Personal Essays
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How to Create a Narrative Arc for Personal Essays

By Jody BatesJan 14, 2011
5 Tips for Creating Characters for Kids
How to Improve Writing Skills

5 Tips for Creating Characters for Kids

By Ann Whitford PaulAug 27, 2010