Characters Articles

The Essential Key to Compelling Character Development

I Am Iron Man: A Positive Character Arc in Action

Five Practical Exercises to Deepen Your Characters

A Message to Writers About Strong Heroines (From a Strong Heroine)

By Grace A. JohnsonI don’t usually do these things, you know. Write articles, I mean. Oh, wait. I’m supposed to introduce myself? I told you blighters I’m under-qualified for this position.Well, hullo, mates. My name is Captain Rina Blackstone—you may have briefly...

Love in Action: Why we will always need Heroes

Love in Action: Why we will always need Heroes

Oct 9, 2021 | Characters, Mission & Calling

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

7 Things You Need to Know About Your Protagonist Before Writing Your Novel

Oct 1, 2021 | Characters

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

8 Clichés to Save Your Heroine From

Aug 6, 2021 | Characters

By Rachel LeitchOne girl does not fit all.Ever buy something one size fits all, only to find it didn’t fit your head...

Three Mistakes to Avoid When Crafting Character Motivations

Three Mistakes to Avoid When Crafting Character Motivations

Nov 6, 2017 | Articles, Characters

You did it. You've sketched out a great cast of protagonists, a detailed plot, and a genuinely scary villain (the last...

Three Reasons to Make Your Villain Sympathetic (and Two Dangers to Avoid)

Three Reasons to Make Your Villain Sympathetic (and Two Dangers to Avoid)

Oct 16, 2017 | Articles, Characters, Theme

A villain rounds out your story’s conflict by opposing the hero’s every move. But, like heroes, villains are busy...

Four Lessons Loki Can Teach You About Writing Villains

Four Lessons Loki Can Teach You About Writing Villains

Oct 9, 2017 | Articles, Characters

By Sierra RetNovember heralds the approach of Thanksgiving, holiday-flavored Starbucks beverages, and (for loyal...

Interview on Character Creation and Christian Writing with S. D. Smith (+3 Book Giveaway!)

Interview on Character Creation and Christian Writing with S. D. Smith (+3 Book Giveaway!)

Sep 1, 2017 | Articles, Author Interviews, Characters, Mission & Calling

Yes, KeePers, we're giving away three signed books (two of them in hardback) courtesy of the latest author we're...

Five Ways to Create Nail-Biting Internal Conflict

Five Ways to Create Nail-Biting Internal Conflict

Aug 25, 2017 | Articles, Characters, Plot, Theme

By Brandon MillerWhat do character, theme, and tension have in common? They are...

How Symbolism Benefits Character Arcs

How Symbolism Benefits Character Arcs

Jul 3, 2017 | Articles, Characters, Theme

By Gabrielle PollackCharacter arcs are bothersome.Let me clarify: creating...

Three Types of Telling You Must Erase to Create an Intimate POV

Three Types of Telling You Must Erase to Create an Intimate POV

Jun 12, 2017 | Articles, Characters, Style

By Gabrielle PollackYou’ve just created a new character and are excited to share his point of view with readers. He’s...

Five Methods to Flesh Out a Character

Five Methods to Flesh Out a Character

Jun 4, 2017 | Articles, Characters

By Naomi JacksonIt's happened to every writer. You push through thousands of...

How Villains and Side Characters Can Deepen Your Protagonist’s Character Arc

How Villains and Side Characters Can Deepen Your Protagonist’s Character Arc

May 29, 2017 | Articles, Characters, Theme

By Gabrielle PollackThe core of story is conflict. If your story contains no struggle, it’s just a tale about nobody...

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