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how to use the archetypes for character crafting 🔮
Flat, forgettable characters? Yeah, we’ve all been there. But here’s a cheat code: The archetypes. These recurring character patterns are called archetypes, and they appear in myths, fairy tales, novels, modern films…
how to write character growth in five steps 🌱
Character growth is one of the biggest reasons readers become deeply attached to a story, because watching someone change feels personal and real in a way that plot alone never can ……
2k follower giveaway: first chapter checklist (+ free pdf) 🎉
Your first chapter is your reader’s first impression of your book. It decides whether they’ll keep reading and buy the book, or put the book back on the shelf. Within just a…
how to get into a villain’s headspace – writing tips & prompts for writing evil characters ⛓️
forget the chosen one, today let’s write the feared one.
the zodiac sign method: crafting compelling & authentic characters 🌟
ever wondered why some fictional characters feel so real that you can almost predict what they’ll say next and some don’t?
the secret often lies in consistent, layered personality traits. and…
how to write tragic characters – tips to break your reader’s heart (in the best way) 💔
A tragic character isn’t just sad, they are inevitable. They are defined by loss, flaws, mistakes and fate. And they are the ones readers want to save, but can’t.
but the…
how to write anti-heroes readers can’t forget: definition, writing tips & checklist 🔥
here’s the thing: readers can’t help rooting for anti-heroes.
anti-heroes are so interesting, because they are not pure good or evil, they live in the gray area between.
so here’s…
my viral character sheet for crafting compelling characters 🦋
today I’m gonna show you my own character sheet that I use for crafting my characters all the time. keep in mind that this is my personal character sheet, so feel free…
the rule of three: the secret to writing that sticks ✨
There is a reason fairy tales always comes in threes – three little pigs, three wishes, three trials before victory. The rule of three is a storytelling secret that makes writing more…
the hero’s journey: a blueprint for storytelling 🧗🏻
Today, we’re looking at one of the most influential storytelling structures and guidance for plotting – the hero’s journey.
This narrative framework has been the backbone of countless beloved stories, like…
show don’t tell – or why less is sometimes more 🧐
Today, we’re diving deep into one of the most important principles of storytelling: “Show, don’t tell.” You might have heard this phrase before and wondered what it really means. Don’t worry, I’m…
essential tools and apps for writers 📸
These are 5 of my essential tools and apps I’m using to plan, write and edit my stories.
6 creative writing tips to master writing dialogues 💬
Dialogues bring life into characters and propels the plot. Good dialogue isn’t just about what the character is trying to say, but how they say it, why they say it, and the…
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