Posts Tagged ‘Characters’
How to Use a Character Bible While Drafting Your Manuscript
A character bible is essential when starting to draft a novel because inevitably, as I get into the thick of my manuscript, I’ll find myself trying to remember the name of a minor character from earlier in my draft.
Read More ...How to Reveal Character by Withholding
As beginning writers, we often tell more than show. We want to be sure that a reader understands a character is angry, so we write: “I hate you,” she said angrily. We might even add three exclamation marks just be on the safe side. With practice, we learn to become more subtle, taking pride in…
Read More ...How to Use Astrology for Quick Character Development
When people think of astrology, they either picture Larry the Lounge Lizard hitting on a pretty young thing by asking her what her sign is or they imagine reading their daily horoscope in the newspaper.
Read More ...How to Use Both Sides of Your Brain to Get to Know Your Characters
Human beings have two sides to the brain, which control the opposite side of the body. In addition, the left side performs tasks that have to do with logic, while the right side handles creative endeavors. Most of the time, my characters reveal themselves to me as I begin to write a story. Occasionally, though,…
Read More ...Get to Know Your Characters at the Grocery Store
I’m always thinking about my characters and my story. It’s not an obsession; I’m just efficient at finding the time I can work on my writing when I’m unable to actually write. One way I do that is to take my characters along when I have to run errands—especially when I must shop for groceries.…
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