From the category archives:

Characters

First-person vs Third-person point of view

September 22, 2009

In working on my novel, I’ve discovered one of the less talked-about differences between screenwriting and novel writing: point of view.
I never realized what a luxury it was to be able to write without having to worry about which character’s point of view should be used for a particular scene. In screenwriting, the point of [...]

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Guns, Books and Birthdays

May 22, 2009

There's something exciting about getting a gun for your birthday. Cold, hard steel molded into a sleek and deadly form. What's not to like?
Some women prefer clothes and jewelry. I am not one of those women.
For my birthday, Larry hooked me up with the perfect gun for concealed carrying — a Ruger LCP, ultra-light and [...]

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How to Create Realistic Characters With Depth

May 5, 2009

Clustering is a simple brainstorming method you can use in a variety of ways. Its biggest benefit is that it helps you push past your analytical mind and reach into your subconscious mind for ideas that resonate on a deeper level. A single clustering session can produce dozens of great ideas.
In The New Diary, where [...]

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Flawed Characters and Why We Love Them

March 23, 2009

I have an addiction. I've tried to overcome it, but my efforts have been met with an amazing level of resistance. My body fights me. My mind fights me. I often wonder if I'll be addicted to this stuff forever. So many times I've tried and failed to quit, by this point it is hardly [...]

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