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 ›
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When to Recast Your Characters
The Silent Character The muse has thrown an awesome plot your way. You both get excited. The plot dictates the character. Like people, their life experiences (aka the plot) shape their personalities. However, every so often a character doesn’t “speak”… Read More ›
How to Name Characters
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 ›
Character Sheets: Q & A
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 ›
How to Connect with Easy and Difficult Characters
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 ›
Creating and Developing Characters: A Psychological Approach
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 ›
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