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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 PatelJun 2, 2022
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
How to Inhabit the Character You Write About
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How to Inhabit the Character You Write About

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

By Craig WynneFeb 14, 2021
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Evoking Emotion in Fiction: Seven Pragmatic Ways to Make Readers Give a Damn

By Dustin GrinnellOct 28, 2020
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Three Keys to Crafting Chemistry Between Characters

By Michelle MajorOct 24, 2020
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Not Just a Side Dish: How to Create Supporting Roles in Fiction

By Heather GriffinSep 12, 2020
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3 Characteristics of Extraordinary Heroes From Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World

By Dustin GrinnellSep 7, 2020
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 BowermanJun 12, 2019
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. JamisonJun 7, 2019
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
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3 Ways To Introduce Your Main Character | Write Better Characters

By Les EdgertonDec 19, 2014
Namedropping: Finding Solid Names for Your Unique Characters
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Namedropping: Finding Solid Names for Your Unique Characters

By Elizabeth SimsAug 28, 2012
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How to Write Effective Supporting Characters

By Hallie EphronApr 17, 2012
Point of View Shifts in Writing: Proceed with Caution
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Point of View Shifts in Writing: Proceed with Caution

By Traci BorumFeb 2, 2012
Writing the Male Point of View
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Writing the Male Point of View

By Lynn RushSep 13, 2011
5 Tips for Creating Characters for Kids
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5 Tips for Creating Characters for Kids

By Ann Whitford PaulAug 27, 2010