Today is the third in an 8-post series on preparing your novel for Nanowrimo. In today's post, we focus on character development for your NaNoWriMo prep.
Writers Write is your one-stop writing resource. These lists will help you select the character traits you need for the characters in your books.
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Writers Write is your one-stop writing resource. These lists will help you select the character traits you need for the characters in your books.
Are you ready to dive into developing stellar characters? This free course explores fine details and characteristics that convey fascinating insights!
Celestial symbolism in writing refers to the use of celestial bodies such as the sun, moon, and stars as symbols to convey deeper meanings in a literary work. Celestial symbolism has been used in literature for centuries. It can add depth and meaning to your work by conveying abstract ideas and emotions through concrete images. Symbolism helps to create a mood or atmosphere, and to reinforce themes and motifs throughout a text. The same symbol can represent a variety of things in literature depending on the context and the author's intent, which is why some examples may have more than one association.
We want readers to say, “Your book was so good I read it in one night!” So how do we do it? We build conflict and suspense in 3 powerhouse ways.
A few tricks to stop your character from getting annoying.
Character Building Checklist - Tips and resources to help you develop well-rounded, compelling characters in your writing.
This guide aims to teach you how to write quotable dialogue in your novels and scripts.
Add some extra texture to your characters.
If you want to create a character profile but aren't sure where to start, this step-by-step guide will help you do just that!
Part of crafting characters involves exploring their history. Just as your lived experiences have shaped the person you are today, a character’s backstory has the power to provide depth and understanding to their characterization. It can even lend context to the conflicts taking place in
As much as I love royals, witches, rebels and assassins, there are other jobs out there for your fantasy heroes!
