What are good character traits? 7 helpful attributes
Character growth or change is integral to great stories. Giving characters bad as well as good character traits means your characters have tendencies and predispositions. It also helps … Read More
Writing a good book: 10 ingredients of great novels
Writing a good book is something every fiction writer aspires to. When writers ask for help writing a book, a popular question is ‘Is my idea good … Read More
Character development questions: Building character arcs
Like real people, memorable characters change and evolve over time. Here are character development questions that will help you link character changes to broader story arcs and make … Read More
External and internal conflict: Definitions, examples and tips
Conflict is a key ingredient of an engrossing story. ‘Internal conflict’ and ‘external conflict’ are two terms you’ll often hear when people discuss character creation. Read definitions … Read More
5 character background writing tips: Better backstory
Learning how to write a backstory requires balancing present and past narration. What is backstory? The simplest backstory definition is ‘a history or background created for a fictional character’ … Read More
Describing characters: How to describe faces imaginatively
Describing characters imaginatively is an essential skill when writing fiction. It helps readers to invest in your characters’ storylines and experiences if they feel real. Read on … Read More