Build a Character: Using Natural Attributes to Add Depth
Thank fuck we’re done with physical, because that was kinda boring. So on to natural attributes. Natural attributes are the inherent parts […]
Category: Characters
Build a Character: The Key to Physical Attributes
Once you’ve selected your character’s core personality, it’s time to add some layers. And as far as attributes go, the first ones […]
Make it Life or Death: The 3 Types of Stakes in a Novel
Everything comes down to life and death. A good book comes down to a handful of things, but if your stakes aren’t […]
Choosing the Core of Your Character – An Explanation of the Myers-Briggs Central Types
Hello, Lovelies! If you’ve been keeping track of the recent posts then you know that my research has led me in a […]
Characters are Like Onions: The Core of Character Development
We’re off again! On the long road to character creation, there is some comfort in having a starting point. In this case, […]
The Core of Character Personalities: Myers-Briggs Summaries
As my other article stated, the core to personalities starts with a standard system. I’m choosing to use Myer-Briggs and have included […]
What Type of Writer are You?
According to Gerke, there are two types of writers. Plot-Driven Writers and Character-Driven Writers. (PDW and CDW) What defines each type? PDW […]
What is a story question?
A story question. It sounds so abstract. If you’re anything like me, then you’ve got a pit of anxiety opening in your […]
Bring Your Characters To Life by Ditching the Questionaires
Having trouble figuring out your character’s background? Here’s 4 methods to delve into their secrets without using a questionnaire
Motivation: The Most Important Tool a Writer Has
Hang in here with me, peeps. This is a two part piece, and it’s going to be a rough ride. There are […]