Creating Compelling Characters (pt 6)

The series on creating compelling characters using a character template is wrapping up, covering character context, physical capabilities, social connections, and conflict. By balancing internal and external conflicts and character arcs, a captivating and cohesive story is created. The character template is available for subscribed members, with more subscription-only content coming soon.

Creating Compelling Characters (pt 5)

This series explores the Character Template and its impact on creating compelling characters. It emphasizes the importance of emotional growth and progression, exemplifying how a character’s background and emotional challenges shape their story. The focus on emotional depth aims to resonate with readers and create a rewarding reading experience.

Creating Compelling Characters (pt 4)

The series delves into the Character Template’s sections, explains its usage, and emphasizes its importance. Motivations drive actions and decisions, adding depth and conflict. Every character should have a personal goal or desire, creating growth and conflict. Understanding these aspects leads to engaging stories. The next post will focus on emotional growth with the template.

Creating Compelling Characters (pt 3)

This series discusses character development using a template, emphasizing the importance of incorporating weaknesses and vulnerabilities to add depth and drive growth. Using the example of character Elara, the author illustrates how understanding these traits can engage readers and shape compelling, relatable stories. Upcoming posts will explore personal motivations and inner conflicts.

Creating Compelling Characters (pt 2)

The series introduces a Character Template and its relevance. Exploring personality traits, it emphasizes the importance of strengths and unique abilities in creating compelling characters. It highlights the character’s positive traits and distinct skills, offering insights into character development. The upcoming post will cover weaknesses and vulnerabilities for added depth. Subscribe for template access.

Creating Compelling Characters (pt 1)

This series explains how to use the Character Template to craft compelling characters. It emphasizes the importance of authentic and relevant physical descriptions that add depth and meaning. The template offers opportunities for symbolism and character development through subtle visual cues. Stay tuned for the next post on using the template for personality traits.

What’s in a name?

Today’s post delves into the impact of character names on storytelling. Names can reflect traits, cultural significance, and character evolution. Unique spellings and balancing realism versus fantasy are also important considerations. The post emphasizes the role of names in adding depth and intrigue to characters, inviting readers to share their own experiences.

Crafting Compelling Characters with a Character Template

This series introduces a character template for crafting engaging characters, covering physical descriptions, personality traits, motivations, and more. The template provides a solid foundation and practical prompts, making character creation more manageable. Readers can access the template to enhance their own writing, fostering unique storytelling voices. Explore character development together!

Do different versions matter?

A few months ago, I followed the advice to authors on the Amazon Kindle store recommending to do a paperback copy of my book “A New Past: Book One“. Their advice is: Reach new readers by creating a paperback version of your book. KDP automatically prints and ships your book whenever customers order copies soContinue reading “Do different versions matter?”