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Failure, Conflict, and Character Arc

Failure is a key part of your character's growth. What does this mean? And how do you use this to your advantage in your story?

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Writing Character Descriptions that Hook Readers

Angela Ackerman shows the details writers can use to open a gateway to great characterization and hook readers at the same time.

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Cause and Effect: Does Your Character’s Behavior Make Sense?

Angela Ackerman, co-author of The Emotion Thesaurus, discusses the cause and effect of your characters' behavior.

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Character Building for Pantsers

Angela Ackerman A common frustration for Pantsers is being told that the way they write is “wrong” and what they should do instead is plan more so their first draft will hold together better. This happens because Plotters are focused on ensuring their first draft is structurally sound so revising will be easier. They don’t […]

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How To Create a Fascinating Cast of Characters

Angela Ackerman shares a tool for taking your story's cast of characters to the next level. Building twice the character in half the time? Yes, please!

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