One of my favourite elements of fiction writing is characterisation. Creating believable and rounded characters is a challenge for any new writer or novelist. The one thing I am always asked is what does a character need in order to feel real to a reader. My simple answer is this – flaws. A writer needs [...]
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Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and wondered if others see you the same way? Do you ever wonder why some people say ‘you don’t look fat’ when the scales tell you differently? Are they lying to avoid upsetting you, or are you really not as bad-looking as you think? I think similar questions could be asked about ‘character.’ We [...]
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