Writer's Edit

A newsletter for novel writers looking for inspiration and advice on their creative journey.



Tag: character development

  • Is Plot Development More Important Than Character Development?

    Plot versus character. Two heavyweight wrestlers stepping into the ring. The question on many writers’ lips is: who will win? It’s a common conundrum, with many writers wondering where they…


  • 10 Unique Origin Story Ideas For Your Fantasy Protagonist

    Characters are shaped by their pasts – that’s why so many superheroes have spin-offs dedicated to telling their origin stories. While you don’t need to write detailed accounts of what…


  • 5 Creative Ways to Get to Know Your Characters

    Every good book has a strong cast of captivating characters accompanying the reader throughout the story. Whether it’s high-action fantasy, gritty crime drama or heart-wrenching romance, characters who are realistic…


  • 6 Times You Shouldn’t Kill Your Characters

    Spoiler alert: this post contains a number of potential spoilers relating to deaths occurring in various books/movies, including A Song of Ice and Fire/Game Of Thrones, The Book Thief and…


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