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Fictional Characters
Without great characters, fiction would be dead. Who can forget Gollum whispering to himself and slinking...
character vs. character
Some of the best stories in literature feature character vs. character conflict. Would the Harry Potter...
Character Descriptions
A character without description is a stick figure, but a character with just the right amount of description...

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Character Descriptions
A character without description is a stick figure, but a character with just the right amount of description is a realistic photograph. Description brings characters to life and makes readers feel like they actually know them. Can you imagine the main character from your favorite book right now? If you...
Indirect and Direct Characterization
As a writer, the methods you use to reveal your characters affect your readers’ engagement with the story. Characters are the vessel through which readers experience the events of the story, so it’s important to create characters that readers can sympathize with and cheer on as they embark on their physical...
Book Editing Services
All writers want to produce high-quality work, the next best seller or just something that will engage their audience. A good story is obviously key to this with a killer plot, excellent characters and good twists and turns to keep the reader guessing, but so is editing. Editors are trained to tweak...
INCITING INCIDENT
When crafting a fiction novel, the inciting incident is the first plot point in the story. It is important because it is when the protagonist’s journey begins, and therefore, so does the story itself. Here are six tips to keep in mind when crafting a powerful inciting incident.It Kickstarts the PlotThe...
Zoomorphism
From Tom and Jerry to Lady and the Tramp, children’s stories are brimming with animals that possess human qualities. They’re everywhere we go, embedding themselves into each child’s mental landscape and teaching them important life lessons, empathy, and the way a satisfying story ought to go. But did...
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