The Romantic Heroine
In this post, we look at the lead character of a category romance, the romantic heroine, and give you tips for writing about her.
Creating Characters
Finding A Role For Fictional Fathers
We’ve been thinking about fathers, particularly fathers in fiction. We look at finding a role for fictional fathers in the stories we write.
5 Essential Exercises For Creating Characters
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises to help you tell your stories. This post includes five essential exercises for creating characters.
30 Character Motivations To Kickstart Your Story
Characters and their motivations are the most important devices in our stories. In this post, we offer 30 character motivations to kickstart your story.
What Is Direct & Indirect Characterisation? & Which One Should I Use?
In this post, we define characterisation, look at direct characterisation and indirect characterisation, and ask which one authors should use.
The Dark Tetrad: 4 Qualities The Worst Villains Possess
If you want to create a diabolical character, read this post. We look at The Dark Tetrad, which includes the four qualities the worst villains
10 Inspiring Names For Strong Female Characters
If you want to choose unforgettable names for the women and girls in your novels, read this post. We offer 10 inspiring names for strong
3 Super Sidekicks & What They Do For Your Story
This post is about 3 super sidekicks and what they do for your story, why they are important, and what writers can learn from them.
What Is Love? 43 Ways To Write About Love
What is love? In this post, we have included 43 things for you to consider when you write about love.
Why Writers Should Know About Monsters Before They Write a Word
In this post, we discuss why writers should know about monsters before they write a word about them.