I’m writing my sixteenth novel. During National November Writers Month – NaNoWriMo – I’ve been fast drafting this next work of literary wonder. It’s a story I love. A story …
Once is not enough – Character Change day 8
So far, we’ve covered our hero’s goal and desire, he’s calculated cost verses reward and he’s made his attempt to achieve his goal. And… he failed. So, in the example …
An exercise in Cost and Reward – Character Change
Continuing our discussion on Characterization, cost and reward, motivation and desire, let’s do a little exercise with our current WIPs. I’m going to work from a single gender view point, …
Caldron of Cost and Reward – Character Change Day 7
What is it worth? How much are you willing to pay for your freedom? To achieve a goal or dream? To save a loved one? To win love? Every story …
Yeah, but what about me? Character change Day 6
Yesterday we talked about Character Change – and the point where, after their first attempt and failure, they get a glimpse of what it will cost them to succeed. Today …