Character Development

Do character arcs matter? Here’s an important lesson to remember: No matter how elaborate your plot is, if your reader doesn’t care

If you’ve ever fallen in love with a character who jumped off the page and felt so alive that you missed them

The “dark night of the soul” is that moment in a story where all seems lost. It is the biggest challenge your

Tragic heroes are like a falling star, burning, hurtling to their doom, but are a sight to behold all the same. They

Stories are not always about morally spotless heroes, nor should they be. Truly compelling protagonists have flaws that affect their choices and

Without flaws, characters may be admirable, but they don’t feel real. Humans are complex and contradictory. We’re all naturally flawed in some

It may sound dry, but at the heart of every story is an argument. The theme (or dramatic question) is played out

In storytelling, we have heroes and villains, but where do anti-villains fit in? Who are they, and why have they become so

When you think of your favorite movies or books, what’s the first thing you think of? Is it the setting, the twist

Usually when you open a book and you’re embarking on a new adventure, you believe what the narrator tells you is true.

Creating memorable stories begins with creating memorable characters—those who struggle, adapt, and ultimately transform. While some characters find their strength in sticking

You’ve created a character. You’ve crafted their backstory, motivation, and physical features, but maybe they still feel wooden to you. What can

The characters we write in our stories play a central part in the audience’s engagement. Understanding your characters and why they do