by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong In my last novel, I wrote a lazy hero. You don’t see lazy heroes very often. You see heroes who have character flaws like anger, …
Ideas to Help You Go Beyond the Stereotype
by David Rawlings, @DavidJRawlings Society doesn’t like stereotypes. Those general descriptors based on culture, race, religion, gender, age that tar the entire body of a group with one small brush. They can …
Creating Sidekicks for Your Characters
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan Laverne & Shirley. Lucy & Ethel. Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson. Batman & Robin. Shaggy & Scooby. Shrek & Donkey. Frodo & Samwise. Lorelai & Sookie. …
Grab a Shovel and Dig
by Rebecca Yauger, @RebeccaYauger I consider myself a very emotional person. You know, the kind that cries easily during a sad movie, or book, even a sentimental commercial on TV! I …
Five Hacks to Bring Your Character to Life
By Janine Rosch, @janinerosche Maybe you’ve heard it: the tale of the dreaded “cardboard” character. There is nothing especially likable or unique about them. They are never embraced by the …