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creating characters in fiction

Quotes for writers (and people who like quotes) characters

It begins with a character, usually, and once he stands up on his feet and begins to move, all I can do is trot along behind him with a paper … Continue reading →

September 8, 2013 · Leave a comment

Quotes for writers (and people who like quotes) MAEVE BINCHY

In my stories, the ugly ducklings don’t grow up to be beautiful swans, they grow up to be confident ducks! Find out more about MAEVE BINCHY here Related articles Life … Continue reading →

May 19, 2013 · 2 Comments

N is for NAMING FICTIONAL CHARACTERS

FIVE RULES YOU PROBABLY SHOULDN’T BREAK 1)  If your character is based on a flesh and blood person make sure the name is radically different to their real life one. … Continue reading →

April 16, 2013 · 11 Comments

G is for a GHOST CHARACTER

This is not a term for characters who happen to be dead…I have just discovered it is a phrase used by academics for characters who are listed in a Shakespeare … Continue reading →

April 8, 2013 · 6 Comments

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