Yesterday I read a great post by Seattle novelist Jennie Shortridge, talking about characters. Making them “leap off the page,” even. Writers struggle to avoid telling, filling the opening with back story or other devices. Yet it is imperative to build a likable, sympathetic character.Writing Tip for Today: How can writers portray memorable and sympathetic characters […]
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Character Motivation: How Does Your Protagonist Think?
Most novels are best told in a scenic way. As readers, we get to watch the action unfold. Have you ever stopped to consider how your protagonist thinks? What’s your character’s main motivation? It’s more important to know than you might realize.Writing Tip for Today: In your protagonist’s viewpoint, we get sensory information (concrete sensory […]