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17th September 2020
Polly Courtney on developing your characters and how extensive research into the subject of her novel brought her characters to life.
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Creating characters
Creating and develop believable, well-rounded characters is a key aspect of producing a book that readers will lose themselves in. This section of the site contains a list of articles from authors offering hints and tips on the process of creating characters.
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4th August 2022
Successful author of romantic fiction, Fiona Harper, gives tips and advice for writing a story that will have readers rooting for a happy ending from...
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15th September 2020
In her fourth article for Writers & Artists, Roz Morris discuss the importance of character development in your novel - and how you can make sure...
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8th December 2020
I told her to muddy them up a bit, have them doing the odd mean thing. Sleeping with their best friend’s boyfriend, that kind of stuff. ‘But...
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12th October 2020
This is the second installment in a series of three blogs by crime and screenwriter M. R. Hall.
Here, he discusses the key principles he goes by...
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8th December 2020
What does your character's name say about them? Is it resolutely plain or brimful of associations? As someone who has gone through the...