Building Characters: Why Weaknesses Matter More Than Strengths
In a previous post I discussed the concept of starting out with a character with issues and how the plot action affects the character,...
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I’m not sure who first told me about Write or Die, but I didn’t pay any attention to them. It took two or three other people...
Read MoreWriters’ Biggest Issues
On the recent giveaway, I asked what each entrant considered his biggest problem. Here’s a list of the responses, no names attached....
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Read MoreCharacter vs. Plot, Part 2: Building Character
Last time I wrote about how plot and character are interwoven, so when they interact you get a stronger story than with just good...
Read MoreCharacter vs. Plot, Part 1
I love books with intricate interwoven plots that keep me on the edge of my seat. When I write, I focus a lot on what happens and when....
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