How Setting Affects Character #writetip #writing from @emlynley
We’ve talked a lot about developing layers for your characters, building the character arc and using supporting characters to...
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Building a Character Web: Leverage your supporting characters
All writers know that you need conflict and tension to drive to story forward, and to engage readers so they want to keep reading. In a...
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Building Characters: Why Weaknesses Matter More Than Strengths
In a previous post I discussed the concept of starting out with a character with issues and how the plot action affects the character,...
Read MoreCharacter vs. Plot, Part 2: Building Character
Last time I wrote about how plot and character are interwoven, so when they interact you get a stronger story than with just good...
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Character vs. Plot, Part 1
I love books with intricate interwoven plots that keep me on the edge of my seat. When I write, I focus a lot on what happens and when....
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