No one really starts out evil. Well, I suppose if you are writing a story about a demon invasion, then … More

You gotta eat, right?

This is one of those topics that seems like something everyone should know, so I feel a little silly bringing … More

Can I get a little sympathy?

When writing, sometimes you want a character to be sympathetic. Admittedly, sometimes you want to create antipathy, but we’ll start … More

When we develop characters it is important for us to understand them. We need to know what motivates them and … More

Identifying features can be a good way to make a character memorable. They can set the tone for a scene … More

When I first started writing I remember everyone talked about character sheets. I’m sure you have heard of them even … More