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Tag: characters

Action With Impact: Writing for Emotional Stakes (a Reflection)

The characters will never enjoy the fullness of their hard-won personal realizations if their journeys are cut short. 

Josh Murray Reflections, Writer-to-writer Leave a comment August 24, 2021August 23, 2021 5 Minutes

Reflection: Archetypal Heroes in Crier’s Knife

Is change always, in all cases, a requirement for interesting characters?

Josh Murray Reflections, Writer-to-writer Leave a comment March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 3 Minutes

Have You Heard About… Detect Alignment?

Detect Alignment is fertile soil for planting seeds that may help you think about your character’s motivations, strengths, weaknesses, and habits in a new way.

Josh Murray Writer-to-writer 2 Comments December 17, 2020October 13, 2020 2 Minutes

Book Review: The Word and The Void

Chronicles the intersection of the endless cosmic battle - goodness and order against chaos and evil - with the lives of regular people.

Josh Murray Writer-to-writer Leave a comment December 8, 2020October 13, 2020 3 Minutes

Twist on Tropes: Love Interest

The challenge comes when the Love Interest is only a paper-thin motivation for the hero.

Josh Murray Writer-to-writer Leave a comment November 5, 2020October 13, 2020 3 Minutes

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