How do you come up with good character names?
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Are there any books on writing you can recommend?
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How do you stop yourself getting stuck at the planning stage?
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How do you introduce a new character?
“You may have already done this, but how would you write a character’s...
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How do you balance multiple points of view?
“I’m writing a story with multiple POVs, how should I balance the story out so every...
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How do you write a realistic caregiver?
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Are casual character actions necessary, or just clutter?
“How often should I describe a character’s “casual actions”? For example,...
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Goal, Motivation, Conflict: The Secret Formula for Great Characters
If you’ve got an idea for a story, but are stuck on how to bring your characters to life, then...
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How do you write love at first sight?
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