Well. Spring Break is just about here, which means extra writing time! Today, I have a very fun post about my favorite type of character. If you've spent any amount of time reading fandom blogs, you know how much fans love villains. Don't ask me why; it's just a fact that we love to fangirl … Continue reading How to Write an Unforgettable Villain
Characters
3 Tips for Showing Character Emotion
Ah, character emotion. It's one of the hardest things to write right. It's also one of the most important. You can have a deep, complex character, a compelling, well-crafted plot, and the setting descriptions nailed down to the tiniest details. But if you can't write character emotion in a compelling way, your book will be … Continue reading 3 Tips for Showing Character Emotion
The Pitiable Antagonist
Gollum. The Phantom of the Opera. Draco Malfoy. Severus Snape. What do all of these have in common? They're all antagonists, of course. And, probably, we have another emotion associated with them besides hate. Sometimes, we love to hate the villain (Umbridge, anyone?). If they're evil enough, we might love being terrified. Occasionally, we might … Continue reading The Pitiable Antagonist
The Power of Empathy: How to Keep Readers in Thrall
Hi everyone!! Today, I have a very special post... I am absolutely THRILLED to have Angela Ackerman on my blog! She's here to talk about character empathy. So, without further ado, I'll hand things over to her. 🙂 *** Gluing readers to the page. This is a writer’s goal each step of the way, from … Continue reading The Power of Empathy: How to Keep Readers in Thrall
The Difference between Salvation and Redemption
I've been doing a lot of character development lately. It's my new favorite aspect of writing. I've been reading a lot about the different Myers-Briggs types (and yes, each of my twelve main characters is a different type), delving into backstories, and figuring out their inner motivations. My latest endeavor is to answer this question: … Continue reading The Difference between Salvation and Redemption
Evil: Villains and How They’re Presented
Hi guys! Whose life is super busy right now? Mine is. That's why I haven't been able to post anything for... yikes, a long time. ANYWAY, I finally have this month's Monthly Theme planned out. This month's them is Evil, and I'll tell you why. Next month is Easter. So, next month I'm going to … Continue reading Evil: Villains and How They’re Presented
For His Glory Alone 