Introduction Writing dialogue can be very frustrating. We spend our lives listening to people talk, so new writers often assume that dialogue should be the easiest thing to write. Not so! Writing dialogue that feels natural and motivated is a real skill that takes time to develop. The first step is understanding this simple secret: If your characters sound like …
Introduction: Character flaws are vital to fiction Do you want to be Victor Frankenstein? You don’t need to go to med school or dig up your local graveyards. The secret to creating life is simple: writing flawed and imperfect characters. Character flaws are the most effective way of creating fictional characters that act like real human beings. There is nothing …
One of the most challenging writing tasks is coming up with the perfect names for your characters. You can end your naming frustrations by trying these eight techniques. 1. Gather some resources Every writer’s library should have a few name collections. Of course, baby name books are a great first names. For first and last names, great collections include school …
