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 ›
developing characters
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 ›
THE WRITING ASYLUM 