Articles related to "Characters In Fiction"
A Question of Character
Whether you are writing a long novel or a short story, the key to making your characters unforgettable may lie in their first appearance on the page.
characterization • writing characterization • writing characters • characters in fiction • character introductions
Whether you are writing a long novel or a short story, the key to making your characters unforgettable may lie in their first appearance on the page.
characterization • writing characterization • writing characters • characters in fiction • character introductions
Heroines are NOT the Same as Heroes
Review of THE HEROINE'S JOURNEY by Maureen Murdock, a detailed guide to the journey that women take in their quest toward wholeness. While not designed for writers, this book provides valuable insights into what makes a heroine different from a hero.
heroine's journey • maureen murdock • heroines • creating memorable characters • plotting
Review of THE HEROINE'S JOURNEY by Maureen Murdock, a detailed guide to the journey that women take in their quest toward wholeness. While not designed for writers, this book provides valuable insights into what makes a heroine different from a hero.
heroine's journey • maureen murdock • heroines • creating memorable characters • plotting
How To Write Strong Characters in Fiction
A practical class in creating strong, well-developed characters that draw readers into your story.
creative writing • writing lessons • novel writing • characterization • writing craft
A practical class in creating strong, well-developed characters that draw readers into your story.
creative writing • writing lessons • novel writing • characterization • writing craft
Is Character the Same as Characterization?
A novel is only as great as its characters. Whether drawn from life or pure fantasy your characters must be interesting and credible, and be people readers care about. For anyone intent on writing a bestseller or even just a story that will hold an audience, character, not characterization, is the most important element of fiction to master - even more so than plot.
character • characterization • fiction techniques
A novel is only as great as its characters. Whether drawn from life or pure fantasy your characters must be interesting and credible, and be people readers care about. For anyone intent on writing a bestseller or even just a story that will hold an audience, character, not characterization, is the most important element of fiction to master - even more so than plot.
character • characterization • fiction techniques
Naming Characters in Fiction
The names authors choose for the characters they write should help the reader identify with and better understand the character.
naming characters in fiction • fiction characters • names • finding names for characters in fiction • ethnic names in fiction
The names authors choose for the characters they write should help the reader identify with and better understand the character.
naming characters in fiction • fiction characters • names • finding names for characters in fiction • ethnic names in fiction
Realistic, Engaging Characters in Fiction
Characters are the reason readers love fiction. Without interesting, engaging, and realistic characters, stories simply don't work.
how to build character in fiction • tips on writing • tips on strong characters • describing characters in stories • creative writing tips
Characters are the reason readers love fiction. Without interesting, engaging, and realistic characters, stories simply don't work.
how to build character in fiction • tips on writing • tips on strong characters • describing characters in stories • creative writing tips
Writing Three-Dimensional Characters in Fiction
What makes a good character three-dimensional? A three-dimensional character has inner forces that motivate their visible habits and actions.
character development • character traits • three-dimensional characters • writing characters • habits
What makes a good character three-dimensional? A three-dimensional character has inner forces that motivate their visible habits and actions.
character development • character traits • three-dimensional characters • writing characters • habits
How Freud's Theory Creates Fictional Characters
How a basic understanding of the human psyche and self-reflection can create realistic characters for novel writing.
develop realistic characters • create fictional characters • conceive realistic characters for fiction • how to create believable characters • create characterisation
How a basic understanding of the human psyche and self-reflection can create realistic characters for novel writing.
develop realistic characters • create fictional characters • conceive realistic characters for fiction • how to create believable characters • create characterisation
Character Development in Fiction Writing
Character sketches can be created using a variety of methods, including personal observation of others' mannerisms and behaviors.
how to create character sketches • different character structures • fiction writer • fictional characters • realistic character descriptions
Character sketches can be created using a variety of methods, including personal observation of others' mannerisms and behaviors.
how to create character sketches • different character structures • fiction writer • fictional characters • realistic character descriptions
Creating Believable Characters
Tips for creating characters that readers can connect with - and believe are real.
characters in fiction • tips for creating real characters • character habits • profile of characters • major characters
Tips for creating characters that readers can connect with - and believe are real.
characters in fiction • tips for creating real characters • character habits • profile of characters • major characters
Creating Characters When Writing Fiction
The boss character archetype is the person who wants to run the show. When writing fiction, this is the character who tells everyone else what to do.
writing a novel • literary characters • boss archetype • archetype • character archetypes
The boss character archetype is the person who wants to run the show. When writing fiction, this is the character who tells everyone else what to do.
writing a novel • literary characters • boss archetype • archetype • character archetypes
Deeper Character Motivation
All characters have needs, but there are deeper motivations than the ones that drive the surface plot. Your character may not recognize them, but you need to.
character development • character motivation • character psychological needs • maslow’s hierarchy of needs • character-driven fiction
All characters have needs, but there are deeper motivations than the ones that drive the surface plot. Your character may not recognize them, but you need to.
character development • character motivation • character psychological needs • maslow’s hierarchy of needs • character-driven fiction
English Literature Classics
Despite the boring titles often forced upon high school students, classics of British literature that have well-paced plots and interesting stories do exist.
literature • classics • recommendations • english • british
Despite the boring titles often forced upon high school students, classics of British literature that have well-paced plots and interesting stories do exist.
literature • classics • recommendations • english • british
Getting Life In Perspective By Toby Johnson
There are very few novels in life that, once read, beg for a second sitting. Toby Johnson's 'Getting Life In Perspective', published by Lethe Press, is one such story.
getting life in perspective • toby johnson • lethe press • gay fiction • gay historical fiction
There are very few novels in life that, once read, beg for a second sitting. Toby Johnson's 'Getting Life In Perspective', published by Lethe Press, is one such story.
getting life in perspective • toby johnson • lethe press • gay fiction • gay historical fiction
How to Create a Compelling Character
Character: no story can exist without it, but how do writers create strong, unique characters that will be compelling for readers?
how to create a character • character creation • fictional characters • character outline • know your characters
Character: no story can exist without it, but how do writers create strong, unique characters that will be compelling for readers?
how to create a character • character creation • fictional characters • character outline • know your characters
How to Create a Plot for a Novel
People have always told stories, and the most memorable ones have a strong plot. What is a story plot, and how can a writer come up with a good one when writing a novel?
how to create a plot • write a plot • plot elements • plot structure • novel writing
People have always told stories, and the most memorable ones have a strong plot. What is a story plot, and how can a writer come up with a good one when writing a novel?
how to create a plot • write a plot • plot elements • plot structure • novel writing
How to Start a New Piece of Fiction
Three simple writing exercises that will help you start your next short story or novel.
writing fiction • how to start fiction • creating characters in fiction • character development • starting a piece of fiction
Three simple writing exercises that will help you start your next short story or novel.
writing fiction • how to start fiction • creating characters in fiction • character development • starting a piece of fiction
Notes From an Exhibition
Notes From an Exhibition (Harper 2007) is a tightly written, emotional story about a family in crisis. Or, at least, individual crises as each person learns about life.
patrick gale • notes on an exhibition • quaker faith novels • fiction and bipolar disorder • love in literature
Notes From an Exhibition (Harper 2007) is a tightly written, emotional story about a family in crisis. Or, at least, individual crises as each person learns about life.
patrick gale • notes on an exhibition • quaker faith novels • fiction and bipolar disorder • love in literature
Review of Beach Reading By Mark Abramson
A new title from gay book publisher Lethe Press, Beach Reading aims to warm up the winter months with tales of sun, sex and psychic visions in this camp thriller novel.
marc abramson beach reading series • lethe press beach reading • gay book publishers • gay fiction book • gay romance books
A new title from gay book publisher Lethe Press, Beach Reading aims to warm up the winter months with tales of sun, sex and psychic visions in this camp thriller novel.
marc abramson beach reading series • lethe press beach reading • gay book publishers • gay fiction book • gay romance books
The American Girl Dolls and Books
The American Girl dolls and books get girls interested in history by providing them with a line of dolls and books about girls who are growing up in historical times.
american girl dolls • american girl books • pleasant company • american girl historical characters • historical fiction
The American Girl dolls and books get girls interested in history by providing them with a line of dolls and books about girls who are growing up in historical times.
american girl dolls • american girl books • pleasant company • american girl historical characters • historical fiction
The Thrall's Tale by Judith Lindbergh
Judith Lindbergh's The Thralls Tale (Bantam 2006) is historical fiction at its most unique. Lindbergh does a great job bringing the reader into the world of the Vikings.
the thralls tale • judith lindbergh • stories about vikings • stories about nordic people • female lead characters in fiction
Judith Lindbergh's The Thralls Tale (Bantam 2006) is historical fiction at its most unique. Lindbergh does a great job bringing the reader into the world of the Vikings.
the thralls tale • judith lindbergh • stories about vikings • stories about nordic people • female lead characters in fiction
Venturing into the Aeon Continuum
An introductory article about Aeon Trinity and the Aeon Continuum games. Compares its themes and tone to the World of Darkness.
aeon trinity • aeon • trinity • aberrant • adventure
An introductory article about Aeon Trinity and the Aeon Continuum games. Compares its themes and tone to the World of Darkness.
aeon trinity • aeon • trinity • aberrant • adventure
Writing Fictional Characters to Hook the Readers
Writers need to find ways to give readers the tools to get into the heads of their characters to keep them turning the pages.
writing fiction • fiction readers • characters • plot • fiction books
Writers need to find ways to give readers the tools to get into the heads of their characters to keep them turning the pages.
writing fiction • fiction readers • characters • plot • fiction books
Writing Strong Characters in Kids Books
The best way to build characters is to understand their inner drives. You can learn an enormous amount about children and their inner needs by watching them playing.
writing for children • building characters • writing fiction for kids • creative writing tips • young adult fiction writing tips
The best way to build characters is to understand their inner drives. You can learn an enormous amount about children and their inner needs by watching them playing.
writing for children • building characters • writing fiction for kids • creative writing tips • young adult fiction writing tips
Book Review: The Jane Austen Book Club
Released in 2007 as a movie starring Amy Brenneman and Hugh Dancy, The Jane Austen Book Club started as a modern novel echoing Jane Austen's well-known characters.
jane austen book club • karen joy fowler • book review • plot of the jane austen book club • modern novel echong jane austen's well-known chara
Released in 2007 as a movie starring Amy Brenneman and Hugh Dancy, The Jane Austen Book Club started as a modern novel echoing Jane Austen's well-known characters.
jane austen book club • karen joy fowler • book review • plot of the jane austen book club • modern novel echong jane austen's well-known chara
Character Development in Fiction
Short story or novel, if you don't know and truly understand your own characters you are facing an uphill struggle all the way. Work hard on real character development.
character profile development • creating character profiles • writing fiction • short story stories • writing competitions lessons tutorials
Short story or novel, if you don't know and truly understand your own characters you are facing an uphill struggle all the way. Work hard on real character development.
character profile development • creating character profiles • writing fiction • short story stories • writing competitions lessons tutorials
Creating Memorable Villains
The heroes of fiction are at their best when pitted against strong, resourceful and dedicated forces of darkness. Coax your inner bad guy onto the page!
writing • writing exercises • villains • heroes • heroines
The heroes of fiction are at their best when pitted against strong, resourceful and dedicated forces of darkness. Coax your inner bad guy onto the page!
writing • writing exercises • villains • heroes • heroines
Discussion Topics for Fiction Writing Workshops
Fiction workshops are one of the best ways for writers to gain feedback on their own writing, but for the best results, writers must learn to be specific in criticism.
how to workshop fiction • how to review a manuscript • fiction writing workshops • constructive criticism fiction • evaluating other people's fiction
Fiction workshops are one of the best ways for writers to gain feedback on their own writing, but for the best results, writers must learn to be specific in criticism.
how to workshop fiction • how to review a manuscript • fiction writing workshops • constructive criticism fiction • evaluating other people's fiction
How to Name the Characters in a Novel
What makes a good character name? It helps to know not only what readers like, but what to avoid. There are a few tricks that will make naming characters an easier task.
character name • characters names • names for characters • characters in a novel • female character names
What makes a good character name? It helps to know not only what readers like, but what to avoid. There are a few tricks that will make naming characters an easier task.
character name • characters names • names for characters • characters in a novel • female character names
Fire by Kristin Cashore is Another Thrill
Just released, Fire is the story of the last surviving human monster in the seven dells. This raises the question - what makes a person a monster - nature or nurture?
fire • kristin cashore • graceling • new fantasy fiction • female main characters in fiction
Just released, Fire is the story of the last surviving human monster in the seven dells. This raises the question - what makes a person a monster - nature or nurture?
fire • kristin cashore • graceling • new fantasy fiction • female main characters in fiction
Four Keys to Beginning a Novel
Many writers struggle with how and where to begin a novel. The first chapter, and even the first line, are often the most important in capturing the reader's attention.
writing • novels • writing advice • organizing writing • opening lines
Many writers struggle with how and where to begin a novel. The first chapter, and even the first line, are often the most important in capturing the reader's attention.
writing • novels • writing advice • organizing writing • opening lines
Erasure: A Novel
In <i>"Erasure"</i> Thelonious Monk Ellison, a college professor and writer of obscure, hard to read books that just don't fit what the public expects from a BLACK writer.
erasure • percival everett • black writer • satire • parody
In <i>"Erasure"</i> Thelonious Monk Ellison, a college professor and writer of obscure, hard to read books that just don't fit what the public expects from a BLACK writer.
erasure • percival everett • black writer • satire • parody
How To Write Character Backstory
Writing character backstory is easy if the writer follows this three-step plan.
writing • gaming • tabletop • backstory • character
Writing character backstory is easy if the writer follows this three-step plan.
writing • gaming • tabletop • backstory • character
Effects Based Role Playing Systems
Effects based role playing games take a totally original perspective on world and character building. Effects based systems are truly open ended.
effects based role playing games • effects based role playing systems • besm effects based system • how effects based rpgs work • how effects based role playing games work
Effects based role playing games take a totally original perspective on world and character building. Effects based systems are truly open ended.
effects based role playing games • effects based role playing systems • besm effects based system • how effects based rpgs work • how effects based role playing games work
How to Write the Character-Driven Novel
While some argue that a plot outline is essential to writing a novel, too often that approach leads to plot-driven stories populated by flat characters.
character-driven novels • plot-driven novels • complex characters • flat characters • writing tips
While some argue that a plot outline is essential to writing a novel, too often that approach leads to plot-driven stories populated by flat characters.
character-driven novels • plot-driven novels • complex characters • flat characters • writing tips
No Kidding -- Book Review
Recommended novel for all readers
childfree book review • novel • fiction • reading
Recommended novel for all readers
childfree book review • novel • fiction • reading
Pagan Kennedy
Pagan Kennedy, Queen of zine, chapbook and forebear of the blog, has been all over the board in her writing career. From Pagan's Head, to novels to an astonishingly beautiful biography of William Shephard, with more to come!
Pagan Kennedy, Queen of zine, chapbook and forebear of the blog, has been all over the board in her writing career. From Pagan's Head, to novels to an astonishingly beautiful biography of William Shephard, with more to come!
Reserve Backstory in Fiction
Reveal characters and situations through backstory, a little at a time, instead of telling it all at once. Beloved, One True Thing and CBS's Jericho provide examples.
backstory • writing fiction • writing novels • jericho • anna quindlen
Reveal characters and situations through backstory, a little at a time, instead of telling it all at once. Beloved, One True Thing and CBS's Jericho provide examples.
backstory • writing fiction • writing novels • jericho • anna quindlen
Steps to Effective Character Development
Fictional characters can draw a reader in through familiarity and conflict. Believable characters, with credible traits keep a reader interested and coming back for more.
fiction • characters • conflict • writing • author
Fictional characters can draw a reader in through familiarity and conflict. Believable characters, with credible traits keep a reader interested and coming back for more.
fiction • characters • conflict • writing • author
Creating Meaningful Characters in Your Novel
Each character in your story has a dramatic function and a role in advancing the plot and/or theme. They need a reason to be there.
writing meaningful characters • character role in story • characters in novel writing • how to write a good character • characters and dramatic function
Each character in your story has a dramatic function and a role in advancing the plot and/or theme. They need a reason to be there.
writing meaningful characters • character role in story • characters in novel writing • how to write a good character • characters and dramatic function
Elements of a Successful Novel
"Elements of a Successful Novel" gives an overview of novel writing essentials. These include: theme, characterization, plot, point of view, setting, and dialogue.
novel • novels • write • writer • writers
"Elements of a Successful Novel" gives an overview of novel writing essentials. These include: theme, characterization, plot, point of view, setting, and dialogue.
novel • novels • write • writer • writers
Heath Ledger as The Joker
There is no denying the fact that Jack Nicholson accomplished something special in 1989 when he portrayed The Joker. Yet, it may soon be forgotten.
heath ledger as the joker • the greatest interpretation ever of the iconic bat • jack nicholson as the joker • heath ledger vs. jack nicholson • heath ledger the joker the dark knight
There is no denying the fact that Jack Nicholson accomplished something special in 1989 when he portrayed The Joker. Yet, it may soon be forgotten.
heath ledger as the joker • the greatest interpretation ever of the iconic bat • jack nicholson as the joker • heath ledger vs. jack nicholson • heath ledger the joker the dark knight
STEPMOTHER: PART ONE
Unfairly labelled in fiction and in history, the stepmother is a dedicated and active member of the family who faces many challenges. There is increasing public awareness of her role, and many internet sites offer support and guidance for her.
stepmother • mother • parent • children • stepfather
Unfairly labelled in fiction and in history, the stepmother is a dedicated and active member of the family who faces many challenges. There is increasing public awareness of her role, and many internet sites offer support and guidance for her.
stepmother • mother • parent • children • stepfather
What is Creative Nonfiction?
Creative nonfiction is a form of non fiction writing based upon true events, but which places an emphasis on literary elements over the dry presentation of facts.
creative nonfiction • non fiction • creative writing • writers • nonfiction
Creative nonfiction is a form of non fiction writing based upon true events, but which places an emphasis on literary elements over the dry presentation of facts.
creative nonfiction • non fiction • creative writing • writers • nonfiction
How To Build Tension: Writing for Kids
A practical class in making a passage from your children's story more exciting to read.
creative writing • creative writing lessons • building tension • writing craft • kids books
A practical class in making a passage from your children's story more exciting to read.
creative writing • creative writing lessons • building tension • writing craft • kids books
Why Interactivity?
So why is interactivity in literature such a good thing after all?
interactive fiction • interactivity • aesthetics • didacticism
So why is interactivity in literature such a good thing after all?
interactive fiction • interactivity • aesthetics • didacticism
Creating Short Fiction
Add elements of theme, plot, setting, and viewpoint that work with the characters, make the conflict real, and the change will create the logical ending to the story.
short fiction • character • conflict • crisis • change
Add elements of theme, plot, setting, and viewpoint that work with the characters, make the conflict real, and the change will create the logical ending to the story.
short fiction • character • conflict • crisis • change
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