Writing Roots

One way to create unique and relatable characters is to make some that are neurodivergent in some way. The more common diagnoses associated with neurodivergent include ADHD and autism, both of which o...

30 Mar 202448min

Along with that moment of hope mentioned earlier this month, characters will often have a moment of getting a second wind. First, you have to show them exhausted. Not just tired or sleepy, but exhaust...

28 Mar 202411min

Everyone is unique, but portraying it on the page is difficult. Among new writers, we often see the concern that their story - whether plot, characters or world - isn't unique enough. In this episode,...

25 Mar 202411min

There will come a time in your story where your characters don't feel up to the task ahead. Though there are a myriad of reason why this could be, the most common is inferiority. They do not feel good...

21 Mar 202411min

In the darkest times, your characters need something to give them a spark of hope. Something to get them back on their feet and willing to continue the fight. That is why as an author, you need to kno...

18 Mar 202411min

Though not exactly an emotion, hunger does have a huge impact on people as they move through their daily lives. Different levels of hunger come with their own emotions. Food can also play a strong rol...

14 Mar 202411min

All characters have secrets. Sometimes it's their true feelings for another character, and sometimes it's about a dark time in their life. You can use the reveal of these secrets through confessions t...

11 Mar 202411min

Boredom can be a key element for writing your stories, but it is difficult to strike that balance between showing a bored character and making your readers bored. After all, we've said before you shou...

7 Mar 202411min