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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

Jun 2, 2021
How to Inhabit the Character You Write About
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How to Inhabit the Character You Write About

May 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

Feb 20, 2021
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How to Write a Character Who Is Single: 4 Clichés and Tropes to Avoid When Writing Single Characters

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

Oct 28, 2020
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Three Keys to Crafting Chemistry Between Characters

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

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

Sep 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

Jun 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

Jun 7, 2019
Writing Powerful Scenes and Stories with Just Two Characters
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Writing Powerful Scenes and Stories with Just Two Characters

Apr 16, 2015
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3 Ways To Introduce Your Main Character | Write Better Characters

Dec 19, 2014
Namedropping: Finding Solid Names for Your Unique Characters
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Namedropping: Finding Solid Names for Your Unique Characters

Aug 28, 2012
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How to Write Effective Supporting Characters

Apr 17, 2012
Point of View Shifts in Writing: Proceed with Caution
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Point of View Shifts in Writing: Proceed with Caution

Feb 2, 2012
Writing the Male Point of View
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Writing the Male Point of View

Sep 13, 2011
5 Tips for Creating Characters for Kids
How to Improve Writing Skills

5 Tips for Creating Characters for Kids

Aug 27, 2010