Character development gives your characters depth and takes readers on an engaging journey. Learn more about character arcs.
Some ways to portray that regret as well as the potential apology/confrontation that may follow
A few tricks to stop your character from getting annoying.
Load up your Character Education Perseverance month with this bundle of activities, lessons, bulletins, charts and more!
If you're looking for supplemental activities for your Integrity Character Education lessons look at all this resource has to offer!
This guide gives you some tips on dropping hints of romance without explicitly stating it, or having your characters shout it from the rooftops.
Here are some juicy fears to drive or torment your characters
How do writers create characters readers love to hate? How can you create your own Dolores Umbridge or Ramsey Bolton?
A plot hole is a gap, contradiction or inconsistency in a storyline that goes against the internal logic of the story. It's the kind of slip-up that makes switched-on readers say, "Wait, hang on a second!"
Whether you're writing a villain or a tragic hero, these steps will help make their downfall as tragic (and juicy) as possible.
This is a list of names that mean forest or other related words.
The Obedience Game – Character Development Series – Shhh! It’s not really a game. Don’t tell your kids. It’s a teaching opportunity. Slap a few stickers on the name “game,” and you are good to go. If you are working on teaching obedience to kids, you have come to the right place. Is the concept of obedience...Read More
A magic system is a set of rules, however strict or loose, that govern magic in a fictional world.
Struggling to figure out how your novel should end? Have a look at these 5 ways to end your novel and see if any of them resonate with your story.
Ah yes, torturing readers, your favourite hobby!
Writing a character's physical appearance can be challenging to do naturally, especially in a first person POV. These tips help you to describe your characters' looks in a way that naturally integrates with your writing.
Your story is always stronger when your character wants something. This is what propels them to make the decisions they make. If you're struggling to find a good motivation for your character, I've compiled 50 ideas you can use... If you want to learn how to use the character's backstory to formulate a motivation, we c
If you want to send your readers into a 3AM reading frenzy, these ideas could help!
Sometimes deleting a scene can be the best thing you can do for your project
Here's a quick reference for writing ballroom or dance scenes.
This post shows the results of a question box from my Instagram story.
To give your characters some texture and make them feel more realistic, consider balancing their virtues with a sprinkle of toxicity.
If you're looking to add conflict to your story or throw a few problems your characters' way, I've got some ideas for you.
Add some extra texture to your characters.
Character Building Checklist - Tips and resources to help you develop well-rounded, compelling characters in your writing.
Teaching kids how to be generous is a compilation of the activities and lessons that are found in my character building education series. It’s this time of year where we hear a lot of “I want…” statements from our kids. I would hate for Christmas time to be centered around teaching my kids to be...Read More
I know you guys like making your readers cry, so I thought I'd enable this pattern.
I asked my Instagram followers,“What are some signs of amateurish writing, in your opinion?” Here are the results!
This character-building lesson is a play-doh activity that teaches patience to kids. Kids learn through fun. When teaching character to kids, I like to use a variety of learning experiences. This lesson on patience focuses on music (building into auditory learning) as well as hands-on experience (accommodating tactile learners). Want more lessons on patience? Check...Read More
Ah yes, torturing readers, your favourite hobby!
I asked my Instagram followers,“What are some signs of amateurish writing, in your opinion?” Here are the results!
Here's a quick reference for writing ballroom or dance scenes.
