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Exploring the Lived Lives of Dual Cultural Identities in Fiction
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Exploring the Lived Lives of Dual Cultural Identities in Fiction

By Namrata Patel
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. Ali
How to Inhabit the Character You Write About
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How to Inhabit the Character You Write About

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

By Craig Wynne
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Evoking Emotion in Fiction: Seven Pragmatic Ways to Make Readers Give a Damn

By Dustin Grinnell
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Three Keys to Crafting Chemistry Between Characters

By Michelle Major
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Not Just a Side Dish: How to Create Supporting Roles in Fiction

By Heather Griffin
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3 Characteristics of Extraordinary Heroes From Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World

By Dustin Grinnell
The villains we remember most aren't just bad, they have layers of goodness weaved in. Jeanne Veillette Bowerman explains how very character can have their own antagonist within your story.
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Take Two: Creating Multi-Layered Villains You Love to Hate

By Jeanne Veillette Bowerman
John (J.B.) Jamison is the author of the Emily Graham series
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Three Ways to Discover Who Your Characters Really Are

By John B. Jamison
Writing Powerful Scenes and Stories with Just Two Characters
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Writing Powerful Scenes and Stories with Just Two Characters

By Heather Burch
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3 Ways To Introduce Your Main Character | Write Better Characters

By Les Edgerton
Namedropping: Finding Solid Names for Your Unique Characters
How to Improve Writing Skills

Namedropping: Finding Solid Names for Your Unique Characters

By Elizabeth Sims
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How to Write Effective Supporting Characters

By Hallie Ephron
Point of View Shifts in Writing: Proceed with Caution
Publishing Insights

Point of View Shifts in Writing: Proceed with Caution

By Traci Borum
Writing the Male Point of View
Publishing Insights

Writing the Male Point of View

By Lynn Rush
5 Tips for Creating Characters for Kids
How to Improve Writing Skills

5 Tips for Creating Characters for Kids

By Ann Whitford Paul