Much like us, characters have needs that range from the most universal and essential for survival to the personal. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a theory for understanding how people’s needs affect their actions and identities. You can use this
Are you a plotter who loves to have all of your characters’ story details firmly in mind before you write your first sentence? Looking for a fresh and unique way to construct your novel? If your answer to either of
Sometimes developing your characters takes a lot of effort and thinking power. Other times, they emerge practically fully formed. Have you ever watched your character’s own internal forces duke it out for control over the story? Or wondered how to
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