Prewriting
The Lie Your Character Believes
Convincing characters help drive the action of your story, and the Lie is central to making their behavior and choices realistic.
Arcs, Goals, and Flaws, Oh My!
Prewriting can be intimidating with all the decisions we as writers get to make. It doesn’t have to be overwhelming, though! Here is an easy guide to cover the essentials so you are prepared and can move on to the fun part: putting words on the page.
Thoughtful Flaws
Flaws are the essential piece of character development that will make your story resonate with the reader. Well executed, this will help your characters get up off the page and start making their own decisions, or at least it will feel that way!