Articles related to "Fiction Characters"
Develop Fiction Character & Plot
Great writers learn how to SHOW the complexities of plot and character rather than simply telling it, and in the process create a superior work.
writing tips • showing or telling • showing fiction • fiction • writing examples
Great writers learn how to SHOW the complexities of plot and character rather than simply telling it, and in the process create a superior work.
writing tips • showing or telling • showing fiction • fiction • writing examples
Dialogue Tags
Using "said" after every dialogue line gets boring, but what to use instead?
dialogue tags • alternatives to said • fiction characters • creative writing • novels
Using "said" after every dialogue line gets boring, but what to use instead?
dialogue tags • alternatives to said • fiction characters • creative writing • novels
How to Use Dialogue in Fiction - Four Purposes
Use dialogue carefully and it will serve different purposes, developing character, story background, plots and pacing.
dialogue • writing fiction • character development • plot • backstory
Use dialogue carefully and it will serve different purposes, developing character, story background, plots and pacing.
dialogue • writing fiction • character development • plot • backstory
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
The Lorelei Signal
Here's a review of the first issue of The Lorelei Signal, a quarterly e-zine devoted to strong female characters in fantasy fiction.
lorelei signal • dikeman • hightshoe • feminist • fantasy
Here's a review of the first issue of The Lorelei Signal, a quarterly e-zine devoted to strong female characters in fantasy fiction.
lorelei signal • dikeman • hightshoe • feminist • fantasy
Writing Dialogue
Dialogue is one of the hardest aspects of writing, but it doesn't have to be. With the right tools and an open mind, you can avoid all of the mistakes other writers make.
writing dialogue • dialogue • dialogue tags • dialogue in fiction • character interactions
Dialogue is one of the hardest aspects of writing, but it doesn't have to be. With the right tools and an open mind, you can avoid all of the mistakes other writers make.
writing dialogue • dialogue • dialogue tags • dialogue in fiction • character interactions
Writing Exercises for Emerging Writers
Every successful story needs a character to drive the story. Here are basic ideas to make the character stand out in each page and word.
fiction • character • exercise • beginners • guide
Every successful story needs a character to drive the story. Here are basic ideas to make the character stand out in each page and word.
fiction • character • exercise • beginners • guide
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
Basics of Self Editing for Fiction Writers
Changes in the publishing world are making new demands on writers. No longer are editors polishing manuscripts for promising fiction writers.
writing fiction • character building in fiction • point of view • narrative writing • self-editing
Changes in the publishing world are making new demands on writers. No longer are editors polishing manuscripts for promising fiction writers.
writing fiction • character building in fiction • point of view • narrative writing • self-editing
Character Naming Resources
Naming a character is a big deal. Some compare it to naming a new baby. Can the resources out there help you choose the right character name?
character naming • choosing names for fiction • character name generator • origin of names • naming resources
Naming a character is a big deal. Some compare it to naming a new baby. Can the resources out there help you choose the right character name?
character naming • choosing names for fiction • character name generator • origin of names • naming resources
Choosing Names for Fictional Characters
The right names for fictional characters add value and depth to any story.
names in fiction • character names • names and phone directories • name and age • exotic names
The right names for fictional characters add value and depth to any story.
names in fiction • character names • names and phone directories • name and age • exotic names
Crime Writer Alex Gray
Alex Gray, who is often hailed as Glasgow's answer to Ian Rankin, departs from the grittier side of city life to explore murder among the cultured.
crime writer alex gray • scottish detective novels • becoming a novelist • researching a book • glasgow setting
Alex Gray, who is often hailed as Glasgow's answer to Ian Rankin, departs from the grittier side of city life to explore murder among the cultured.
crime writer alex gray • scottish detective novels • becoming a novelist • researching a book • glasgow setting
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
Great First Lines of Novels
A great opening will pull readers into your novel and not let them put it down. Here are ways to develop problems, questions and "uh-ohs" in your first lines.
writing novels • writing books • how to write books • tips on writing • writing fiction
A great opening will pull readers into your novel and not let them put it down. Here are ways to develop problems, questions and "uh-ohs" in your first lines.
writing novels • writing books • how to write books • tips on writing • writing fiction
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
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
Ray Bradbury's Memorable Characters
Ray Bradbury introduces us to memorable speculative fiction characters.
the best of ray bradbury • graphic novel • memorable science fiction characters • picasso in comics • speculative fiction
Ray Bradbury introduces us to memorable speculative fiction characters.
the best of ray bradbury • graphic novel • memorable science fiction characters • picasso in comics • speculative fiction
Using Archetypes to Write Meaningful Characters
When you assign an archetype to a character you clarify that character's role in the story, as well as help determine the overall theme of the story itself.
using archetypes in fiction • character archetypes • the hero's journey • character types • hero archetype
When you assign an archetype to a character you clarify that character's role in the story, as well as help determine the overall theme of the story itself.
using archetypes in fiction • character archetypes • the hero's journey • character types • hero archetype
Write Compelling Opening Lines
It only takes editors a few pages to know if they like your novel. Here are some tips to develop character, setting and mood in your first lines.
writing novels • writing books • how to write books • tips on writing • writing fiction
It only takes editors a few pages to know if they like your novel. Here are some tips to develop character, setting and mood in your first lines.
writing novels • writing books • how to write books • tips on writing • writing fiction
Writing Horror Fiction
Learn how to create great characters that will make your horror fiction believable.
writing horror fiction • character • horror • characterization • dean koontz
Learn how to create great characters that will make your horror fiction believable.
writing horror fiction • character • horror • characterization • dean koontz
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
Edward P. Jones's Literary Technique
In his novel The Known World, Edward P. Jones presents an intricate story full of complex moral themes. Jones's writing techniques increase the power of the novel.
"edward p. jones the known world" • "slavery in modern african american fiction" • "characters in the known world" • "literary techniques in the known world" • "moral themes in the known world"
In his novel The Known World, Edward P. Jones presents an intricate story full of complex moral themes. Jones's writing techniques increase the power of the novel.
"edward p. jones the known world" • "slavery in modern african american fiction" • "characters in the known world" • "literary techniques in the known world" • "moral themes in the known world"
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
Magic Tree House Leonardo daVinci Research Guide
With increasing emphasis on nonfiction reading skills, this Research Guide for Monday With a Genius is a virtual feast of trivia and truth about Leonardo da Vinci.
magic tree house leonardo da vinci research guide • a look at the nonfiction companion to osborne's da • book review of leonardo da vinci nonfiction compan • familiar magic tree house fiction characters guide • concept of research explained in magic tree house
With increasing emphasis on nonfiction reading skills, this Research Guide for Monday With a Genius is a virtual feast of trivia and truth about Leonardo da Vinci.
magic tree house leonardo da vinci research guide • a look at the nonfiction companion to osborne's da • book review of leonardo da vinci nonfiction compan • familiar magic tree house fiction characters guide • concept of research explained in magic tree house
Point of View in Writing
The use of point of view must be consistent and appropriate for the story being told. While third person is the most widely used, first and second can be more personal.
point of view in writing • proper use of pov • pick a tense and stick with it • one pov per scene • avoid character head hopping
The use of point of view must be consistent and appropriate for the story being told. While third person is the most widely used, first and second can be more personal.
point of view in writing • proper use of pov • pick a tense and stick with it • one pov per scene • avoid character head hopping
When Readers Want More
Many readers--and authors--can't get enough of their favorite characters. Here's how to write a successful series.
publish • published • book • novel • series
Many readers--and authors--can't get enough of their favorite characters. Here's how to write a successful series.
publish • published • book • novel • series
Film Review: El Cid
Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren attempt to humanize 10th century Spanish mercenary Rodrigo Diaz in the 1961 epic "El Cid".
el cid • charlton heston • sophia loren • ximena • rodrigo diaz
Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren attempt to humanize 10th century Spanish mercenary Rodrigo Diaz in the 1961 epic "El Cid".
el cid • charlton heston • sophia loren • ximena • rodrigo diaz
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
Jorge Luis Borges Biography
Life and works of Jorge Luis Borges, one of the most famous South American short-story writers of the 20th century.
jorge luis borges • jorge borges biography • jorge borges poems • jorge borges short stories • argentinian best story writer
Life and works of Jorge Luis Borges, one of the most famous South American short-story writers of the 20th century.
jorge luis borges • jorge borges biography • jorge borges poems • jorge borges short stories • argentinian best story writer
Defining Romantic Suspense Novels
Romantic suspense combines the romance novel's character emphasis and the mystery novel's plot development with the positive ending that is expected in both genres.
romantic suspense novels • mystery genre • romance genre • genreflecting • nora roberts
Romantic suspense combines the romance novel's character emphasis and the mystery novel's plot development with the positive ending that is expected in both genres.
romantic suspense novels • mystery genre • romance genre • genreflecting • nora roberts
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 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
Your Child's Imaginary Friends
Here's what you need to know about your kid's made up play buddies or imaginary friends. Bottom line - they're common, and they're fine.
imaginary friends • made up play buddies • alternate identities • invisible playmates • imaginary identities
Here's what you need to know about your kid's made up play buddies or imaginary friends. Bottom line - they're common, and they're fine.
imaginary friends • made up play buddies • alternate identities • invisible playmates • imaginary identities
Dickens' "Fat Boy:" A Classic Case of What?
The "Pickwick Syndrome," named after a character named Joe in <B><I>The Pickwick Papers</I></B> purports to describe a prototypical case of sleep apnea, but in reality represents nothing of the sort. The fat boy who falls asleep constantly and immediately in the midst of any kind of vigorous activity resembles, if anything, a case of narcolepsy. However, Dickens did not attempt to portray a real-life clinical syndrome; like most fictional characters, that of Joe need only convince the reader to suspend disbelief, not to reflect some authentic illness. The use of stereotypical "classical cases" in medicine militates against identification of the many people with the disease who do not fit the stereotype.
apnea • sleep apnea • sleepiness • obesity • pickwickian syndrome
The "Pickwick Syndrome," named after a character named Joe in <B><I>The Pickwick Papers</I></B> purports to describe a prototypical case of sleep apnea, but in reality represents nothing of the sort. The fat boy who falls asleep constantly and immediately in the midst of any kind of vigorous activity resembles, if anything, a case of narcolepsy. However, Dickens did not attempt to portray a real-life clinical syndrome; like most fictional characters, that of Joe need only convince the reader to suspend disbelief, not to reflect some authentic illness. The use of stereotypical "classical cases" in medicine militates against identification of the many people with the disease who do not fit the stereotype.
apnea • sleep apnea • sleepiness • obesity • pickwickian syndrome
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