Given this vague advice, many writers find ourselves resorting to adjectives—lots of adjectives—to describe everything on the page in great detail.
Read moreWriting Self-Love in Fiction
I’d guess that your protagonist doesn’t have a fully developed sense of philautia on page one — or, if she does, it’s about to get seriously challenged.
Read moreObsessive Love: Writing Mania in Fiction
Think of mania like too much eros and not enough philautia and/or ludus. The result can be destructive.
Read moreHow World-Building Shapes Character Development in Fiction
The environment you create for your characters and readers is more than a backdrop for your narrative; it actively influences your characters' identities, motivations, and growth.
Read moreCreating Compelling Characters
The more you know about your characters, the easier it will be to make authentic choices on their behalf as the story unfolds.
Read moreUnpacking Character Motivation in Fiction: Internal vs. External Motivation
There are two types of motivations—or objectives—that writers have to keep in mind as they’re plotting their novels: internal and external.
Read more3 Questions to Ask Every Character
These three questions are required to create a complex character. The rest, in broad strokes, is color.
Read moreThe Indie Author’s Guide to Creating Captivating Characters
If you're struggling to create dynamic, compelling characters that jump off the page and into readers' hearts, you're not alone.
Read moreSeeking Beta Readers for Guided Character Development Workbook
I’m searching for beta readers for my upcoming character development workbook!
Read more3 Writing Prompts for Character Development
I challenge you to approach your usual prompts and exercises as targeted efforts to make progress on your story. Starting with these three writing prompts designed to drive character development.
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