NaNoWriMo or Not, here comes November!
Tips and Tricks for starting off strong with character and a well-developed backstory for NaNoWriMo
Tips and Tricks for starting off strong with character and a well-developed backstory for NaNoWriMo
The ins and outs of Unlikeable Characters and tips of what to do with them. Plus, helpful articles and handy links for improving writing craft.
Character Development is a tricky matte and requires continuous craft refinement. Here are tips for describing character coupled with the idea of beats in dialogue mechanics. As Spock would say, "Fascinating."
What you name your characters is a critical part to your story development. It may well be the focal point of what makes your work resonate in your readers' minds.
There are so many tricky aspects of crafting fiction, so many techniques to master. And then there’s revision with all its myriad decisions. So many authors pay little heed to secondary characters, but to their works' detriment. Jessica Morrell says, "I always view secondary characters as a measuring stick for a writer’s prowess." She shares some of her tips for character development with us.
No matter your process, it’s crucial to nail the humanity of a character with their humanity and complexity on the page. And to nail their essence from the first breath in your story.