September 22, 2021

writing characters

Choosing Characters for Historical Fiction
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Lest We Forget These Brave Women: On Choosing Characters for Historical Fiction

4 Tips for Writing Quirky Characters
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4 Tips for Writing Quirky Characters

5 Tips for Breathing Life Into Fictionalized "Real-Life" Characters
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5 Tips for Breathing Life Into Fictionalized "Real-Life" Characters

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

How to Inhabit the Character You Write About
Writing Habits and Practices

How to Inhabit the Character You Write About

Gabriela Garcia: On Writing the Character's Arc
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Gabriela Garcia: On Writing the Character's Arc

Are Your Minor Characters Working Hard for You?
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Are Your Minor Characters Working Hard for You?

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Writing Techniques

Three Keys to Crafting Chemistry Between Characters

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

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

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What They Don't Teach You in MFA Programs: 5 Rules for Writing Stories That Work

Representation in Fiction: How to Write Characters Whose Experiences Are Outside of Your Own
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Representation in Fiction: How to Write Characters Whose Experiences Are Outside of Your Own

Writing Powerful Scenes and Stories with Just Two Characters
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Writing Powerful Scenes and Stories with Just Two Characters

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6 Ways to Write Better Bad Guys

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

Namedropping: Finding Solid Names for Your Unique Characters

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What's New

How to Write Effective Supporting Characters

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

Point of View Shifts in Writing: Proceed with Caution

Writing the Male Point of View
Publishing Insights

Writing the Male Point of View

5 Tips for Creating Characters for Kids
How to Improve Writing Skills

5 Tips for Creating Characters for Kids

Bill Roorbach With Kristen Keckler
How to Improve Writing Skills

Craft True-to-Life Nonfiction Characters