Learn how to create believable character decisions with the REASON Test, a practical revision tool that helps readers understand your characters' choices.
Tag: Character development
Three Ways to Develop Characters in Fiction
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Learn three effective character development methods used by fiction writers, from sketching and discovery to improvisation.
How to Use Character Tropes Without Writing Cliches
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Tropes are a starting point, not a shortcut. Learn more about using character tropes to create unique characters.
Ways to Know Your Characters, Part 4- Strengths
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Strengths are a character's positive qualities–not just things they’re good at. Ellen shares 24 cross-cultural strengths to make your characters relatable.
Ways to Know Your Characters, Part 2- Personality
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Words have power. You can create characters you loathe or love, sometimes a bit of both. Explore your characters' personalities to make them unforgettable.
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