Characters Articles
How Little Women Pulled off a Love Triangle That Works
By Rachel Leitch Was Little Women the first example of a ship war?Quick definition (in case you’re like me and...
Little Women – The Secret to Being Timeless
How to Write a Meaningful Death for Your Hero
By Joy C. Woodbury “Why would I ever want to kill my hero?” you may be asking as you click this article. Rarely in...
Beginner’s Guide to Writing a Realistic Hero
By Rei Lovik Once I saw a hero cry. And laugh. And crack a joke. Once I heard them say they were...
8 of the Best Protagonists of All Time (and What We Can Learn From Them)
By Rachel Leitch Think of your favorite protagonist.Chances are it might be an iconic name like Anne Shirley,...
Love in Action: Why we will always need Heroes
By Bethany FehrThese days, the classic hero seems to be an endangered species. Or an obsolete relic, depending on who...
7 Things You Need to Know About Your Protagonist Before Writing Your Novel
By Rachel Leitch Character questionnaires get a bad rap.Many authors suggest ditching them completely in favor of...
8 Clichés to Save Your Heroine From
By Rachel LeitchOne girl does not fit all.Ever buy something one size fits all, only to find it didn’t fit your head...
The Beginner’s Guide to Character Arcs (The Three Character Arcs and How to Implement Them)
The Essential Key to Compelling Character Development
