by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell Sometimes we need to create a character that works outside our understanding. In a computer file, I keep notes on why specific people chose certain careers. …
The Real Deal — 3D Characters
by Katherine Reay, @Katherine_Reay Last month I talked about “bleeding on the page.” It’s topic worth revisiting – so let’s chat a little bit more about drawing out vulnerability and emotion from …
What Do You Do When You’re Stuck
by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 Once again I’m at the beginning of a new book and I don’t know quite how to get from A to Z. Ever been there? It’s almost …
Write Ordinary Characters – with a Dash of Extra
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt “The character that lasts is an ordinary guy with some extraordinary qualities.” —Raymond Chandler (1888-1959), American-British novelist & screenwriter In 1932, at the age of forty-four, Chandler …
What Your Character Says Matters
by Liz Johnson, @lizjohnsonbooks What your character says matters. Not just for the story (although dialogue is important to moving the plot forward). It matters for creating characters that come alive. …