Point of view can be a tricky subject for writers. Does it just refer to whether you’re writing in first person, or third? It can do, but point of view can also be a brilliant way to get under the skin of your characters and find out what really makes them tick. And if you […]
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3 easy ways to use authentic emotions in your writing
Emotions are the bridge that connects the writer to the reader. In her excellent book, 52 Dates for Writers, Claire Wingfield points out that fiction really needs authentic emotions. That’s not just for your characters – that’s also for your readers. Instalment 7 of 52 Dates for Writers revolves around problem-solving for you as a writer. […]
Should you boost the roles of minor characters?
Most people watch the guitarist or the singer at a live gig. The drummer, and often the bassist, get a lot less love. They’re a lot like the minor characters in your stories. They’re important to the plot, but not the stars of the show. This is post 3 in my series based on the serialisation […]
Is food important to your character design?
Food is an important part of human activity. You might be breaking bread with a former enemy, enjoying a meal with old friends, or scrabbling to survive in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. But how much focus do you actually put on food when you’re designing your characters? Food can be a tremendous way to improve your […]
