If we wrote characters who were like us, we would have a one-dimensional story. Of course, it's easier to get inspired if we've had a personal...
I went through something very similar, and it's completely normal. I think all writers, no, all artists, doubt themselves at some point. You're...
Wow, you think just like me when it comes to 'villains'. I absolutely can't stand characters who are evil just for the sake of being evil. In...
The only character I'm having difficulties with is my main protagonist. All my other supporting characters have clear cut goals, quirks, and...
True enough! Maybe they kill her and then throw her off. Either way, they need to get her off the wagon quickly to gain speed, and since she's no...
Just curious, does anyone write things that go beyond their comfort zone and leave you feeling icky and unsettled? I find it's an interesting way...
I’m working on a five part novel series titled ‘The Hour of Eden’. It’s a dystopian alternate timeline in history (not future!) in which the...
While I've been writing stories since the day I was able to think, I still consider myself to be a novice. I have many unfinished works, and while...
I always struggle with POV. I have so many interesting characters I want to expose, and by just seeing them through the eyes of my protagonist, I...
How well do you know your characters? If you're having this problem, it might help to write short summaries for each of your characters that...
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