Characters Essays

How to mix the perfect cocktail of emotions in your writing.

How a character behaves in a story can go a long way towards how well a series is received.

Do not write passive bystanders but remember characters in fiction must want something.

After reading a lot of character design advice, I've decided to compile and compress for your convenience.

Why your secondary characters must spin, twist, or propel your plot.

Some characters will not agree with you, whereas others will directly oppose what you want them to do.

An introduction to the term caricature and what it means for writers.

A guide on how to write strong female characters.

Naming characters can take up a huge chunk of a writer’s time. Here are some useful things to consider when undergoing the task.

Every character has one, but writing a backstory is not always as easy as it sounds.