Character Development

Character Development

Move your characters from cardboard to flesh and bone with the help of our seasoned writers in the Character Development section.

Characters are the heart of fiction. To sell your fiction, you need characters that are real enough to seem like living, breathing people to your readers. Here are a few articles to get you started with new characters or to develop already existing characters.

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How to Write Female Characters

A how to guide on how to write female characters

Apr 19, 2012 – David Finniss

Creating Believable Characters With Personality

Developing good characters with unique personalities in characters' actions, dialogue, and dialogue tags is important for writing a successful story.

Apr 18, 2012 – Michelle Wright

Writing a Good Bad Guy, Part 2: Bringing the Shadow to Life

Now that you've made a connection with the villain as a writer, it's time to develop a character with which your audience will connect.

Mar 29, 2012 – Paul Dail

Writing a Good Bad Guy, Pt 1: Why Do We Often Like the Villain?

This first step in developing a good antagonist is understanding why we often like the bad guys in the first place.

Mar 22, 2012 – Paul Dail

Creating Three-Dimensional Characters

If you want to avoid stereotypes, you need to abandon your inhibitions. Write about what hurts and don't worry about upsetting your mother.

Feb 3, 2012 – Janet Cameron

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