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Two Frustrations Authors Face (That Mean GOOD Things Are Happening)
Originally posted on Creative Writing with the Crimson League:
“I have the best idea!!! I have to tell…. Oh, WAIT a second….” Writing fiction is delicate, difficult, and sometimes painful work. However, some of those difficulties are lighter than most, even if the frustration is real. I feel like my last series of posts has…
For Authors: on characters with convictions
Originally posted on Creative Writing with the Crimson League:
A conviction to put family first or to protect home is only one positive kind of conviction our characters might display I’ve been writing lately about emotions and their role in fiction as part of character development. One emotional state that is important in fiction (at…
Emotion and Characterization in Fiction: Fear as a Motivator
Originally posted on Creative Writing with the Crimson League:
As authors, one of the greatest factors we have to consider are the things our characters most fear, and whether those fears are more likely to paralyze or motivate them. After all, life is all about facing fears, and if our characters don’t face or at…
Emotion and Characterization in Fiction: Fear as a Paralytic
Originally posted on Creative Writing with the Crimson League:
Today’s topic concerning characterization and the common forces that motivate our characters is FEAR. Last time we discussed love and hate. Fear can somewhat intertwine or interfere with relationships of love and hate, but of course, fear is also involved when we confront or panic over…
On Making Sure Your Characters Aren’t MIS-motivated by Love and Hate
Originally posted on Creative Writing with the Crimson League:
It’s so interesting how both love and hate can be symbolized by a blazing fire…. Today I want to start of series of posts on the forces that motivate characters, and I’d like to start with some reflections on topics that are often overdone, overemphasized, made…
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