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All the people we see in our dreams can be connected to certain character archetypes. The term “archetype” means an original pattern in ancient Greek. The idea itself can be traced back to Plato. According to him, there were two realities – the world (where we live) and the non-physical realm (where Forms exist.) By Forms, he meant pre-existing ideals ... Read More

Cult leaders often use manipulation, charisma and a whole range of abusive tactics to draw their followers. How are so many vulnerable to their psychological grip?

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Character background is tricky to balance with the present time of your story. Read 7 tips for writing character backstory without info-dumping and more.

4 Scenes you can write That Reveal Who Your Character Is Seamlessly and professionally. Use these scenes to reveal your characters in stories

When we think of schizophrenia, we often imagine serial killers motivated by the voices in their heads. But there's so much more to it than that. Find out how to write about schizophrenia - and why we need to - in this guide.

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I must have worked with over a hundred directors by now, with some of them on more than one project. Some are camera oriented, the shots are everything to them. Others concentrate a lot more on per…

(Last Update: August 2016 – 19 Character Sheets) I’ve produced a number of character sheets, primarily for B/X Dungeons & Dragons (or Labyrinth Lord) over the years that the blog ha…

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Learning how to make a moodboard for your novel can help you get a better idea of your characters and hone in on the tone of your story.

Normally my fantasy living space would be something a little less staid and reasonable. But, for a variety of reasons, Brandon and I are having to look for new apartments, and there’s nothing…