Writing, Creating, and Grooming Characters — oh my!
Post Covid, two unrelated topics of concern dominate my writing group discussions; the emergence of AI, and diversity in stories (issues surrounding writing about minorities). I’ve already posted my initial thoughts on AI (read here) but I’ve avoided diving into… Read More ›
Working on a novel is never easy. NEVER. Parts will trick you and come like a breeze. Maybe for some, it’s easier than others, but for most of us, there is a lot of head-banging. I’m surprised my walls aren’t… Read More ›
The Snips (aka free-flow writing/stream of conscious writing) I started writing snips set in my novel world a few years back. Every main story player received a snip — a piece of free-flow writing written in the first person. My… Read More ›
Somehow, I landed on another writing hiatus. Thanks life, much appreciated. The clouds of life eventually cleared and the will to be creative returned. However, The Muse did not. She didn’t get the memo. Revisiting the story world… cold. Re-reading… Read More ›
Naming characters can be a breeze or it can make you want to rip your hair out. The perfect name may come naturally, or it’s something to work on. A name can make or break a character and maybe even… Read More ›
Recently, a member of my writers’ group asked me for my thoughts on character sheets. In response, I have created this little Q and A. What is a character sheet?What does a character sheet include?Where can templates be found?Is it… Read More ›
Contents Introduction How to Connect with Difficult Characters Add Elements of Yourself Character Goals and Plot Getting to Know Your Characters Techniques First Person Snips Dialogue Mediation / Visualisation The Interview Images Conclusion Introduction Sometimes characters appear out of nowhere… Read More ›
Introduction Story, Plot and Characters Creating Characters: Nature vs Nurture Example: The Little Mermaid (a sociological reading) Working with Established Characters Character Cosmetics vs Plot Device Conclusion Introduction My writing group asked me how I created and developed characters. At… Read More ›
THE WRITING ASYLUM 