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Character Based Writing: Lessons Learned From Sebastian Faulks
I read this brilliant book over my Christmas break in Europe, and wanted to share what I learnt from it in terms of character based writing. ‘A Week In December‘ is my favourite Sebastian Faulks so...
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How Do I Make My Villain 3 Dimensional?
I have been struggling with the villain in my thriller. My protagonist has reams of back story. I know her family history and personality intimately. I used the tips from the last character post to...
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Writing Tip: Creating a Visual Character Map
This is a guest post from Ben Ellis, author of Railroaded. I totally agree with Ben on this and did something similar for Pentecost although I actually used famous people as I was imagining the film...
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Character Development, Setting And Writing Thrillers With Layton Green
It’s great to be able to chat with authors whose books I have enjoyed personally. Today’s interview is with Layton Green whose books are fantastic, and we discuss his writing process and what he finds...
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5 Tips For Creating Characters Readers Can’t Wait to Come Back To
Creating unique characters is something every fiction author has to focus on because it can make the difference in writing a book that resonates with the audience, and that means sales. I love the Lee...
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The Art of Character: The Five Cornerstones of Dramatic Characterization
Creating believable and resonant characters is one of the great challenges of the fiction author. The concept of character has also become more important in narrative non-fiction and memoir, and even...
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Writing Fiction: Bring Your Characters To Life With Roz Morris
Plot will carry you through a book as a reader, but the characters are usually what sticks with you after the book is finished. But how do you ensure your characters are memorable enough? Podcast...
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Writing Fiction: Creating Friction With Clashing Personalities
Creating interesting characters is one critical aspect of fiction, but adding conflict is often one of the most common tools in the writer’s box. Making sparks fly can transform your work. In this...
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How To Write Memorable Characters With Jen Blood
If you write fiction, then creating characters is a must-learn skill. Today I talk to Jen Blood about creating memorable characters. In the intro, I mention the new Draft2Digital Universal Book Links,...
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Writing Tip: Creating a Visual Character Map
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5 Tips For Creating Characters Readers Can’t Wait to Come Back To
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Writing Fiction: Bring Your Characters To Life With Roz Morris
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Writing Fiction: Creating Friction With Clashing Personalities
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How To Write Memorable Characters With Jen Blood
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Writing Tips: Creating A Compelling Protagonist
As Justin Attas points out in this post, the main character of your book is key to both the story itself and to our readers' enjoyment. An interesting hero will keep readers turning pages and bring...
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