The enormity of variations amongst human personalities makes for a pool of opportunity in developing a personality type for your character. Usually, once you’ve conceive an idea for a story, your character’s personality falls into place. But the question is: How do you...

Now that we’ve completed Parts One and Two of Developing Believable Characters, your characters’ personas have identified themselves by name, they now breathe and feel sensation, and are busily engaged in establishing their purpose in life, you must, at this point, rac...

     When you asked each of your characters, “By what name do I call you?”—did you find their given names appropriate to their individuality? As seen in many fantasy and science fiction adventures where out-of-this-world and bizarre creatures exist, were any...

In fiction writing, it’s imperative that you create believable characters that your readers want to know more about. This is particularly true when developing your main character—the protagonist. A convincing personality compels the reader to continue through the story...

Characterization is the depiction of convincing and distinctive features, traits and attributes of a literary or dramatic character. It’s presented directly, indirectly or in combination of both tools used in drama and fictitious works for the reading or viewing audien...

In Genre – Part One, we discussed the genres of fantasy, science fiction, and horror. We will continue our discussion at this point to cover the areas of mystery, adventure, thriller, and comedy. Also included is a roundup that will touch base on western, romance, hist...

At the forefront of your writing experience the subject of creating believable characters is pivotal. But before we venture deep into that essential topic I would first like to take this opportunity to touch bases on the subject of genre and define literary genre as si...

As a writer, you will develop your own unique literary style consistent with, and customized to, your anticipated reading audience’s age group, suited taste, intellect, favored themes, and, in some cases, gender. Style emerges through the integration of your choice in...

Now that you’ve dipped your quill and poured out your story, be open and ready for the trials-and-errors of its growth. In the previous article, we discussed author’s voice, sometimes referred to as narrative voice. Now it’s time to incorporate the next important aspec...

Well now, let’s get started, and get you out of your head and put thoughts to pen and paper, or pad, napkin, or even rag; whatever you have available in front of you, and whenever you can snatch a spare moment to write. There are no excuses. If you’re a writer, write.

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