Character Motivation Part One: Using Your Inner Critic to Shape Your Protagonist
Today I’m over at RomanceUniversity.org talking character motivations today. Here’s a preview: I wrote a post at The Debutante Ball last week about wrestling with our inner critics and it got me to thinking. Those inner critics help shape our goals and motivations. And wouldn’t they, in turn, shape the goals and motivations of our characters? HELL YES! Let’s look at those types of inner critics and use them to our advantage. Is yours… The Ruler-Wielding...
Read MoreOverdone Plotlines & What to Do About Them (Part Three of Three)
We’re continuing our discussion of how to avoid writing trite openings or overused plotlines. We’ve reviewed a list of the most common storylines in PART 1 and how to devise a grabby intro in PART 2. In part three, let’s take a look at what makes a story original…and how the heck to create one. MAKING STORIES ORIGINAL SUBPLOTS You’ve probably read somewhere there are only thirty some-odd character archetypes and even fewer journeys for the human psyche. So how...
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Heather’s historical novels have received national starred reviews, been featured in print media including the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, and have been chosen as a Goodreads Top Pick in 2015. To date, her books have sold in a dozen countries. She enjoys helping other writers and may often be found tweeting helpful links, writing craft articles, or speaking about the industry and her love of books at conferences and retreats. For more information, see her AUTHOR page.
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