Any writer knows there’s no right or wrong way to start telling your story. You’ll hear writers talk about outlining versus little-to-no outlining; some prefer to do detailed outlines while some (like me) do their best work when writing on-the-fly. You don’t hear quite as much talk, though, about the order of creating characters and… Continue reading Characters First or Story First? A Checklist for Creating Dynamite Characters
Category: Character
Reflection: Why Characters Fascinate Us and How They Impact Our Lives
CBS’ little known TV comedy, Partners just got canceled in its first season, and logically I know I shouldn’t be sad. The show was not great; it was barely good, and to tell the truth, it really, really sucked. With its godawful writing and predictable plots, it was a mediocre show at best. It’s any… Continue reading Reflection: Why Characters Fascinate Us and How They Impact Our Lives