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Using Multiple POVs In Your Novel: How To Do It Well and What To Watch Out For (And A Giveaway!)

Using Multiple POVs In Your Novel: How To Do It Well and What To Watch Out For (And A Giveaway!)

by Stephanie Morrill | Oct 25, 2023 | Characters, Fantasy, Guest Posts, Point of View

Gillian Bronte Adams writes YA epic fantasy novels, including the award-winning Of Fire and Ash and The Songkeeper Chronicles. She loves strong coffee, desert hikes, and trying out new soup recipes on crisp fall nights. Her favorite books are the ones that...
Writing a New Story: Using the Enneagram to Create Characters

Writing a New Story: Using the Enneagram to Create Characters

by Jill Williamson | Sep 13, 2023 | Antagonists, Characters, Compelling Character Series

Last month I shared how I begin creating characters for a new story by starting with assigning them each an Enneagram personality type. The reason I like doing this is because the Enneagram offers a wealth of information about the nine different types, and once I know...
Writing a New Story: Creating Characters with the Story Equation

Writing a New Story: Creating Characters with the Story Equation

by Jill Williamson | Aug 16, 2023 | Brainstorming, Characters, Writing

Jill here! It’s so exciting to be back for another year of blogging. At the top of my To Do list is a short novel for Sunrise Publishing that will kick off the Blood of Kings Legends series. Each time I write a new book, I experiment with the process and try to...
Writing to Understand (& a giveaway!)

Writing to Understand (& a giveaway!)

by Shannon Dittemore | Apr 12, 2023 | Author Life, Characters, Creativity, Discovery Writing, Writing, Writing Life

Writing a novel isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s work. And that’s exactly as it should be. Every story starts with the shimmer of an idea. Close enough that you can see its potential, and far enough from realization that you have to chase it down....
The Five Elements of Fiction: Character

The Five Elements of Fiction: Character

by Shannon Dittemore | Nov 9, 2022 | Characters, Elements of Fiction, The Craft of Writing, Writing

Today we’re jumping back into our series on The Five Elements of Fiction with some thoughts on Character. Previous posts in this series include: The Five Elements of Fiction The Five Elements of Fiction: Style Today, it’s all about Character! That’s...
Answering Your Questions About Character Voice, Character Arcs, and Creating Distinct Characters

Answering Your Questions About Character Voice, Character Arcs, and Creating Distinct Characters

by Stephanie Morrill | Sep 7, 2022 | Characters, Mailbag

A while back, I asked our community, “If you had a writing mentor, what kinds of questions would you ask them?” In today’s post, I’ve culled a selection of your questions about characters to answer: “What are some good ways to develop...
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