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How do you write character growth? 7 tips
Growth and change are elements that make characters' paths interesting. How do you write character growth into your story? Read seven approaches: How to write character growth: 7 stages Find what characters lack to begin Plan short-term and long-range growth Weave in agents of change High...
September 30th, 2019
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Characters of personality: 7 concepts for richer stories
Remembering characters of personality such as extroversion and introversion will help you create characters who contrast with each other. Here are 7 ways to use concepts of personality to create a richer cast of players: How to create characters with personality Use the 'Big Five' persona...
March 2nd, 2020
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Direct characterization: 6 tips for precise description
Introducing and describing characters are key parts of the storytelling process. Read 6 tips for describing characters using direct characterization, with examples: Tips for direct charactization: Write clear and concise introductions Give specific context Use precise adjectives Give mean...
May 11th, 2020
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Development of characters: 6 intriguing ways we change
The development of characters is a topic blog readers and Now Novel members often ask us about. Creating an interesting, dynamic character arc is easy when you're aware of the many ways people change. Here are 6 interesting ways people change, plus tips to craft a compelling, engaging character ...
June 15th, 2020
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55 positive character traits - and how to use them
Think of your favorite fictional character, and try to describe why you like them in just a few words. Maybe they’re strong, friendly, and wise; or perhaps they’re honest, resourceful, and passionate — no matter what combination of characteristics it is, odds are you've identified something fundamental that makes their personality compelling.
January 27th, 2025
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How to develop a character: 7 simple steps
Knowing how to develop a character so your reader invests in them and believes their journey is key to writing great character-driven stories. Try these 7 simple steps to begin creating affecting, intriguing character arcs: Developing characters in 7 steps: What is character development? ...
November 4th, 2020
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How to write character development: Anil's Ghost
In learning how to write character development, it's helpful to think about how each element of storytelling contributes. What are the basic facts about your character the reader should know, going in? What does dialogue do to develop your character further? Action? Narration? Description? Their...
July 27th, 2020
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6 creative writing exercises for rich character
In creative writing, practice is key. Try these creative writing exercises for deeper characterization. Use every detail, from appearance to movement, gesture, voice, habit, and reputation to make your characters great: What do we mean by 'rich character'? First, what do we mean by 'rich' ...
September 28th, 2020
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Main antagonists: How to write real opponents
A main antagonist is the character who is the main enemy or opposition to a hero or protagonist. Antagonists supply core conflict. How do you create and write potent opponents? Read a definition, examples and quotes, plus 8 steps to write yours: First, what is a main antagonist? The word a...
February 15th, 2021
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How to write character profiles: 10 tips and a template
Character profiles are helpful process work for writing. A profile contains all you need to know about your characters; ID facts such as name, age, gender, birthplace, plus story elements such as characters' goals, motivations, desires, and conflicts. Read how to write character profiles in 10, ...
May 3rd, 2021
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How to describe a person vividly: 8 ways
Knowing how to describe a person so that your reader forms a vivid impression is vital for immersive writing. How can you describe a person precisely and avoid pace-crushing info dumps or eyes, eyes, eyes? Read 8 ways to write better, varied character description: 8 ways to describe people in...
June 13th, 2022
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Character description examples: Creating people not caricatures
Great character descriptions demonstrate how fiction has the power to make invented characters feel like old friends. Ernest Hemingway once wrote, 'When writing a novel a writer should create living people; people not characters. A character is a caricature'. Read examples of character descripti...
August 29th, 2022
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