Character Development
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Three Step Method of Character Development
Creating believable characters is as simple as giving them consistent and authentic responses throughout an entire story. more...
Creating Characters When Writing Fiction
The boss character archetype is the person who wants to run the show. When writing fiction, this is the character who tells everyone else what to do. more...
The Professor Character Archetype
The intellectual Professor archetype serves a role in stories that require a character who can delve into data and decipher the meaning of it all. more...
The Nurturer Character Archetype
The nurturer character archetype is the glue that bonds a family together. She is the one everyone looks to for love and support. more...
The Swashbuckler Character Archetype
The swashbuckler character archetype is enthusiastic, exciting, intriguing, and is fearless is pursuing his goals, constantly seeking new adventures. more...
The waif character archetype is pure and uncorrupted, kind and gentle, and easily becomes the target of those who would take advantage of her. more...
Free Spirit Character Archetype
The free spirit archetype is a quirky, talkative, charming, and unpredictable individual. more...
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A Character's Cultural Background and Lifestyle
By: Arthur Gulumian
By formulating a cultural heritage and background, your fictional characters will have a realistic aspect tied with their natural tendencies and typical habits. more...
Characterisation and the Zodiac - Aquarius
By: Jo Lamb-White
What horoscope would the character consult if they wanted to find out what was in store for them? This article explores the character of represented as the Water Carrier. more...
Characterisation and the Zodiac – Libra
By: Jo Lamb-White
What horoscope would this character consult if they wanted to find out what was in store for them? Using star signs to develop characters helps to show their true colours more...
Characterisation and the Zodiac
By: Jo Lamb-White
Writers need all the help they can get to develop believable real characters who are full of personality and who can speak to their readers. more...
A Character's Voice and Attitude
By: Arthur Gulumian
Focusing on the character's tone, and attitude allows your plot to advance with much more efficiency and will dole the reader a natural familiarization of the individual. more...
How to Name the Characters in a Novel
By:
Marg McAlister
What makes a good character name? It helps to know not only what readers like, but what to avoid. There are a few tricks that will make naming characters an easier task. more...
By: Sarah Pearson
Learn how to build a vibrant, classic character with this quick and easy method. more...
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