The Character House, Pt. 13: 3 Ways to Build a Character House
Discover how to use the Character House to create fictional people whom your audience will follow until the very last page!
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The Character House, Pt. 12: The 5 Stages of a Moving Character Arc
Developing a character arc can be one of the most exciting and challenging parts of writing your novel.
The Character House, Pt. 10: Emotions and Home Utilities
Your book can take readers on an emotional journey. These tips will help you avoid common pitfalls and grip readers’ emotions until the very last page.
The Character House, Pt. 9: The Windows of Voice and Vulnerability
Learn how to showcase compelling narrative voices and heartfelt vulnerability to help readers experience the story through your character’s eyes.
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.
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. 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 create 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.