Characters

Villain Ideas to Make Your Novel Unforgettable!

Villain Ideas to Make Your Novel Unforgettable!

Unlock your inner evil genius with these villain ideas! From crafting backstories to plotting evil schemes, make your villain unforgettable with these tips.

4 Ways to Make a Static Character Enjoyable

4 Ways to Make a Static Character Enjoyable

Static characters, for all their unending steadfastness and lack of a character arc, have received a bad rap in plenty of storytelling media. People may...

5 Unique Ways to Get Character Inspiration for Your Next Story

5 Unique Ways to Get Character Inspiration for Your Next Story

In this article, we'll look at 5 unique ways to access character inspiration for you next novel, short story, or screenplay. You'll have a great character by the end

Character driven vs Plot driven Stories: Which is Better?

Character driven vs Plot driven Stories: Which is Better?

Long have audiences and authors debated the validity of character driven vs plot driven stories. But which one is better? The definitive answer is that neither of these sides of a coin can exist without the other.

How to Write Incredible Secondary Characters

How to Write Incredible Secondary Characters

Secondary characters are one of the best ways to make your story exude life. This article will give you the tools you need to write outstanding and vibrant characters.

These 3 Characteristics of a Hero Make Excellent Protagonists

These 3 Characteristics of a Hero Make Excellent Protagonists

The characteristics of a hero vary depending on time period. Your modern hero should be an imperfect individual with strong convictions. Follow these tips to craft an engaging modern hero.

Craft a Strong Character Using These 3 Simple Methods

Craft a Strong Character Using These 3 Simple Methods

A strong character is so engaging that that they can carry the weight of your readers' interest. With everything vying for your readers' attention, it'll take someone really strong to keep it.

Why Does Character Motivation Matter? The Ultimate Guide

Why Does Character Motivation Matter? The Ultimate Guide

The ins and outs of character motivation. Characters are the heart and soul of a story, and their reasons for taking action always take center stage...

How to Write Perfectly Imperfect Character Flaws

How to Write Perfectly Imperfect Character Flaws

But how do you write in character flaws? How do you balance positive traits, negative traits, and character personality? What should you know about the overall conversation surrounding this topic? We’ll answer these questions and more in this guide to all things character flaws!