Psst . . . Don’t forget about March’s contest to win free books and more! Check it out here. * * * (This is a repost of one my most popular blog posts, which I summarized 6 Tips at the bottom.) One thing that can come out as so cliché is when a character overhears […]
6 tips on how to Create a Villain with Depth, starring Alan Rickman
If you have a villain in your story, then here’s some great advice from one of the BEST VILLAIN ACTORS EVER: Alan Rickman (Snape in Harry Potter) you MUST check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpG9YaPF-nM “As far as I’m concerned, I’m not playing the villain. I’m playing somebody who wants certain things in life — has made certain […]
analysis: characterization in the queen of attolia
Turner, Megan Whalen. The Queen of Attolia. New York: HarperCollins, 2001. Warning: This analysis may contain spoilers. I take an in-depth look at what makes this book work and why. And it may only be helpful if you’ve actually read the book. However, continue reading at your own risk. For more information on the Friday […]
the nosy neighbor from the 21st century
I’m interested in people. That’s actually why I write. And also why I start conversations with random people in the supermarket. I like to know how people work — why they DO what they do. And yes, I do sometimes use what I learn in my stories. Hopefully, that makes my characters very believable. And […]
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