Character arcs are challenging enough in a single novel, but trying to write a character over multiple books? It can be tough and frustrating to even know how to start. But if you’ll put in a little extra time to master the basic concept of how to structure a character arc over a larger span,
Sometimes a story needs a genius. An expert, unparalleled in their field, with a theory that just might be right. And yet smart characters are a huge risk for any writer. Get them right and the reader will be as impressed with the writer as they are with the character, but get it wrong and
Like it or not, names have a huge influence over how we perceive their bearers. The right name can establish a character’s aims or personality before they’ve spoken a single word. What’s in a name? That which we call a roseBy any other name would smell as sweet.– William Shakespeare Not if you called ‘em
The conventional wisdom about flashbacks goes something like this: use them sparingly, if at all. It’s good advice, because a mishandled flashback can stunt the flow of your narrative, lose a reader’s interest, harm suspension of disbelief, create confusion, or cause any number of other problems. But, don’t be discouraged, flashbacks can work, and they’re worth
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