The Character House, Pt. 8: Residents and Relationships
What’s the only thing more exciting, more challenging, and more rewarding than developing characters? Developing character relationships.
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The Character House, Pt. 7: Furniture and External Traits
Characters with unique external traits can become readers’ favorites. But how can we develop realistic external traits without being generic, obtrusive, or over the top?
The Character House, Pt. 6: The Walls of Action
If your characters don’t take action, your story will stall. Learn how to make sure your characters’ actions are logical, meaningful, and fascinating.
The Character House, Pt. 5: The Walls of Dialogue
Why does some dialogue sparkle with life, while other dialogue falls flatter than a pancake? The Character House reveals the answers.
The Character House, Pt. 4: First Floor Goals
Goals can transform a story from lifeless to gripping. Discover how to develop strong goals that motivate your characters and propel your plot forward.
The Character House, Pt. 3: First Floor Fears
Fears make characters relatable and prompt them to become more courageous. Learn how to use fears to develop authentic characters and create powerful story arcs.
The Character House, Pt. 2: The Backstory Basement
Strong backstories lay the groundwork for compelling characters. Explore essential tips on developing wounds, beliefs, and emotional baggage that forge a connection with your readers.
The Character House, Pt. 1: The Character Development Tool You’ve Been Waiting For
The Character House compares characters to houses, with layers (backstory, beliefs, fears, goals, actions, etc.) that influence one another in a natural chain of cause and effect.