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How to Write a Strong Unsympathetic Character
Don’t. This is a bit tongue-in-cheek. But also I think true. I mentioned yesterday that I was surprised by the strong negative reaction one of my betas had to a character in one of my short stories. I toned down … Continue reading
How well should you know your characters?
So, Patricia C. Wrede had a great post yesterday: Worksheets It’s about those lovely character worksheets that people use to know their characters. Like you’re somehow incapable of writing about a character unless you know their favorite food and color.
Posted in Advice, My Writing, Writing
Tagged being a writer, developing characters, just write, patricia c. wrede blog, traits, writers are like snowflakes, writing
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What makes a person who they are?
I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, mostly as a writer but also as a person. If I’m going to create memorable characters, then it will help to understand what makes a person who they are and not some sort … Continue reading
Posted in General Musings, Writing
Tagged being a writer, consistency, developing characters, series, writing
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