Read Now Novel’s best character writing blog posts below. Learn how to create a cast for your story that is rich with bold personalities. The best stories make it easy for us to connect with characters and become invested in their story outcomes. Learn how to describe characters’ faces, postures, speech and more. You can also find helpful guides on creating conflict between characters, different kinds of relationships between members of the cast of your story and more.
Introducing and describing characters are key parts of the storytelling process. Read 6 tips for describing characters using direct characterization, with examples: First: What is direct characterization? … Read More
Learning how to write character background or backstory requires balancing present and past narration. Read 7 tips to write better backstory: 1. Decide events in characters’ pasts … Read More
The different points of view – first, second and third person POV – each offer creative ways to convey your characters’ voices and personas. Read 5 tips … Read More
Indirect characterization is writing that paints in character detail by showing rather than telling. Rather than only tell readers about characters’ personalities and values, you can reveal them … Read More