Why Giving Characters Control of Your Story is Good For Your Narrative
As writers, we like to think we’re in complete control of our characters. It can be tempting to...
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How do you write a mentor who is also the antagonist?
“How to write a mentor who is evil but genuinely cares about the main protagonist? And...
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How to Write the Perfect Antihero
The antihero has become an increasingly beloved figure in modern storytelling, for their morally...
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How do I know if my book needs multiple perspectives?
“How do I know whether or not to put my book in multiple perspectives? I think it would make...
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How do you write a character who stays calm?
“How do I make a calm and collected character in a very overwhelming situation?”...
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How do you write good character chemistry?
“I’m struggling to make my characters’ relationships feel real. They interact,...
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How do you write relatable characters in science fiction?
“I’m struggling with how I should write sci-fi future with human-like aliens. I...
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How do you get into a character’s head when writing fanfiction?
“I’m struggling to get into characters’ heads. The fandom I write for has many...
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How do you write a tragic backstory?
“I’m trying to write a backstory for my main character. She’s supposed to have...
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