Ep. 442: 5 Ways to Use the Enneagram to Write Better Characters
The deceptive simplicity of this personality-typing system offers five easy ways you can use the Enneagram to write better characters.
Ep. 428: 5 Lies Writers Believe That Are Holding Them Back
Here are five lies writers believe that hold them back from their full potential. Find out what you can learn from character arcs to overcome your own lies and instead reach toward
3 Steps to Find the Heart of Your Story (How to Outline for NaNoWriMo, Pt. 3)
Can you outline the theme of your story? If you start by asking yourself these three questions, you will be able to find the heart of your story every time.
The Secret to Writing Dynamic Characters: It’s Always Their Fault
It's a joke among writers: we are so mean to our characters! But your pursuit of conflict can trip you up in writing dynamic characters. Learn why!
5 Secrets of Complex Supporting Characters
All you need to create complex supporting characters are the answers to these five important questions about each of your minor characters.
4 Ways to Write a Likable Protagonist at the Start of His Character Arc
How can writers create instantly likable protagonists when the characters have to start their arcs as less-than-perfect people?
