You know how some people are excellent at creating the most descriptive narratives? Wondrous descriptions of fantastical places, landscapes and characters. Dreamy castles, blood-curdling dungeons. I’m not great at painting grand spaces in my stories, I admit it. I like to get the big picture down. The dialogue that floats around in my head. Write…
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The shadow side of your character
Talking about darkness makes most people think of the villain but even the most heroic and 'bright lights' of protagonists have a dark side. If you want to write a convincing story, it's probably a good idea to tap into it and see what you find. The notion of a Shadow self was coined by…
How do your characters express love?
My previous post discussed how to find your character's personality type, but what about the way they communicate their love and commitment to another? For every person the way they convey feelings is different and, to maintain a harmonious relationship or friendship, you need to be aware of how your other half functions in the…