It’s not enough just to invent a character. You have to breathe life into that imaginary person. Here are five ways you can do this – and how to show […]
Characters
Anything having to do with the creation of characters.
Plot or Character Driven?
Are you a plot-driven or character-driven writer? By this I mean what sorts of stories do you typically write? It all depends on what sorts of questions you ask. Do […]
Introduce Your Characters
You’ve seen it too many times: the character posed in front of a mirror, examining himself or herself so that the reader will know what they look like. For cryin’ […]
DragonCon: Peopling Your Fiction
A good panel on creating characters – here are the highlights. Q: How do you decide on a character? Chelsea Quin Yarbro: I let them come to me. I had […]
5 Rules for Naming Your Characters
I’m currently faced with the challenge of naming a new character. This is harder than non-writers realize. You can’t just slap any name down and declare the job done — […]
Naming Your Characters
Once you’ve created that perfect character, you have to name him or her. This can be a challenge to many writers, especially once you’ve gotten a few hundred characters on […]
Advice from the Tony Hillerman Conference
I’ve spent a lovely three days hob-nobbing with other authors and attending writing panels. Here are some gems from the classes. The day I stop learning about my characters is […]
5 Tips for Creating Characters
Every author faces this hurdle: how to create lifelike characters who catch the reader’s interest. Here are a few tricks and tips you might be able to use: Pay attention! […]