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When I write fiction, I usually “see” the scenes like movies. However, that’s not the only way to write good fiction. The visual writers: The non-visual writers: Here’s what this means for writers: If you’re naturally visual → Lean into rich sensory descriptions and cinematic scenes If you’re more verbal → Focus on dialogue, internal…
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When I started writing The Source, I initially planned to follow the classic single-hero journey; one young man going on a journey and transforming through trials. Then I realized I could create richer development by tracking two protagonists simultaneously. Their contrasting responses to the same challenges created more opportunities for growth, conflict, and compelling character…
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When I started writing, I created elaborate character questionnaires with every detail mapped out before writing a single scene. I knew everything about them, but my characters felt flat on the page. Then I tried the opposite, starting with just goal, motivation, and conflict. Suddenly my characters came alive, making choices that surprised even me,…
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There are a number of ways you could make money from your love of creating characters. Quick Cash Strategy Why it works: Perfect for: Writers who need money next month and want to test their skills with paying clients. Start with character development services on Fiverr or Upwork. Indie authors will pay for detailed character…
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Every new writer asks this question, and there’s no right answer. As a new writer, I wasn’t sure at first if I should map out my plot first, or start with characters. At first, I rigidly stuck to plot outlines and never finished my early stories when characters started pulling me in different directions. Plot-First…
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Your readers can tell when you’re faking it. They might not know exactly what’s wrong, but they feel it. Your hero faces the destruction of their entire world, yet somehow bounces back like nothing happened. Or they break down and never recover, leaving your readers unsatisfied. As a writer, you need to understand how real…
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Having ghostwritten a number of books, this is my insider’s guide to set your writer up for success. Character Info Matters More Than Plot A weak character kills even the best storyline. Your ghostwriter needs to be able to step inside your imagination and make your characters feel as real to them as they do…
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Why do we remember some characters long after we close a book, while we forget about others even before we get to the final page? It’s not only about what the characters do, but also about how their minds work. Your heroes might save kingdoms, but if they don’t have any psychological depth, they’re just…
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