The 6 Foundational Steps of a Character Arc
Compelling character change starts here! Craft your perfect arc.
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Character development is the key to a compelling novel. Plot may be the skeleton of a story, but character is what fleshes it out and makes us care about what’s going to happen!
Explore character-focused articles that break down the steps to creating complex well-rounded characters that stay in readers’ minds for years after they read your book.
62 Character Flaws for Creating a Well-Balanced Character
Develop a compelling, realistic character with a healthy dose of personality flaws.
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6 Tips for Creating a Likable Villain
Maybe he’s not so bad, right? Here’s how to make your villain likable despite all his… villainy.
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The 7 Key Traits of Enduring Characters (with examples!)
Learn from the greats! Memorable, time-tested characters tend to have these key traits.
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19 Questions for Creating Plot-Relevant Characters
Creating a new character? Start here!
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Your Character’s Closet: How Clothing can Enhance Characterization
Weave layered, compelling details into your character’s personality and growth arc with a little something called inventory.
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How to Shape Character Motivation with Swoons and Wounds
What does your character ache for? And what’s holding them back?
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How Peeling an Orange can Reveal Character Personality
Your character has layers. Like an onion. Or an orange!
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The Secret to an Unforgettable Character Introduction
Capture a reader’s heart from the moment your character steps onto the page!
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Writing Dialogue: Saying What You Mean (Not)
Truth is, we don’t always say it how it is. Neither should your characters!
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