Tag: character

Getting to know your characters is vital for any writer and any story. Characters drive plot. How they react to the world around them is what creates drama and interest. So knowing your...

Sympathy and empathy. They might be two of the most elusive traits to convey and build through writing, but they’re also two of the most important. When writing a character-led story or novel,...

Is your head full of a cast of characters you're longing to set forth on an epic adventure story? Writing a story that includes many characters can add a layer of richness and detail to your story...

When you think of a novel, you might imagine only one main character leading the way. While this may be the typical way to tell a story, it doesn't mean it's the only way to do it. Maybe you have...

Any great story involves a cast of varied characters who each play an integral role. But ‘minor’ characters are an often overlooked element of storytelling. Many prospective writers position...

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...