Are your characters' hands fitting for their age, or do they show something telling in their contrast? For example, an older, more privileged person might have younger hands due to having done little labour (or because they have an expensive beauty regimen). Think about what details such as...
In fiction, our characters have to make bold choices to move the plot forward. If you've ever struggled as a writer to make your characters take strong action or to make their journey believable, you may be struggling with your character's motivation. Let's look at why you need to under...
As you wrote your draft, you may have found moments where it made sense to add in somebackstory for your characters. Even if you planned this out (maybe using character questionnaires or worksheets) before your story began, you probably found things emerging along the way. As you rewrite, y...
How regular are the letters? How much variability can be incorporated using alternate characters? How smooth or pointy does the typeface feel? Would it be pleasant to touch? Or would it jab you? Look at all the little details—the angles, the counters, the ligatures—and ask yourself why ...
Always tell the truth, as Stephen King has said, and we want our written characters to resonate the way they would in real life. These three purposes provide a framework if you will, that will help you drill down into the specific and particular WHY behind what your character thinks and ...
Here are four tips to better understand your characters through character portraits: 1. Character Portraits Reveal Relationship A portrait is a description of a person or a group of people. From Cheryl Strayed, however, I learned portraits also reveal the relationship between a person and the writ...
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By creating complex motivations, writers can add depth to their characters and make their journeys more engaging for the readers. Differentiating between superficial and deep-seated motivations Understanding the difference between superficial and deep-seated motivations can add layers to your character's ...
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That does sound better, doesn’t it? You can even add an image to make it even more interesting. Step-6: Share on Facebook Now that you’re done with creating your personality quiz for Facebook, it is now ready to be shared.