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Characterization

Is My Killer a Psychopath or a Sociopath? (FightWrite™)

This month, trained fighter and author Carla Hoch discusses the differences (and similarities) between a psychopath and a sociopath, differentiating between organized offenders and disorganized offenders, and more.

Carla Hoch
Bringing Characters to Life on the PageTiffany Yates Martin
Anchoring Character(s) in a SeriesYasmin Angoe
Love to Hate ThemSarah J. Sover
My 6-Point Character-Building ProcessKaren Rose
Character Matters: The Importance of Developing Characters as Much as (or More Than) PlotLynn Slaughter
5 Tips To Keep Readers Connected to Your Protagonist—Even When She Does Something AwfulRebecca Keller
Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Basic Character DescriptionsMoriah Richard
Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Lifeless Side CharactersMoriah Richard
5 Tips for Developing a New Series CharacterTracy Clark
How to Create a Character Profile To Write Believable CharactersCarly Schabowski
4 Tips for Writing a Compelling IntrovertClaire Alexander
3 Tips for Crafting a Character That Can Carry a SeriesMia P. Manansala
Advice on Writing Characters From a PsychologistRebecca Alexander
Creating Memorable Friends for Main CharactersDanielle Jackson
How To Write Killer CharactersMarnie Riches

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