The best characters have vibrant lives that exist both on the page and off. And Writer’s Relief knows that one of the best ways to learn more about your own character’s inner life is by freewriting or brainstorming using the following topics. This Q&A-style...
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Write Strong Female Characters Without Being Cliché | Writer’s Relief
Writers and readers talk so often about strong female characters that the phrase has become a publishing buzzword. Writers try to entice literary agents by using a strong woman character as a hook in their query letters. Readers create lists of books that feature...
How To Write Characters Of Different Ethnicities Without Offending Readers | Writer’s Relief
In order to create believable characters, writers must learn to write from many different POV perspectives. We put ourselves in the shoes of other people who are older or younger; hold political opinions that make us cringe; are violent in ways we would never be; are...
Tips From Movies For Writing A Villain Readers Love To Hate | Writer’s Relief
At Writer’s Relief, we’ve been asked: What makes a great villain? Is it diabolical cunning…dastardly deeds…a tragic backstory? Villains who are just as multifaceted and complex as heroes can be extremely memorable characters. A great place to find inspiration is on...
Things To Consider If You’re Writing Gay Characters In Fiction | Writer’s Relief
Just in time to celebrate Pride Month, Writer's Relief brings you Megan Rose Gedris’s blog post about her personal thoughts on how to write believable, sympathetic, interesting gay characters: I hear a lot from other writers about how they would love to include...
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