Why is it so difficult to find a fitting name for your character? Sometimes, all it takes is looking through baby name websites or your friends list, but what if they're from a certain time period? What about the characters who don't fit any of the names your finding? What if you want to be different without being absurd?
Are you ready for National Novel Writing Month? If not or if you're not sure, here are a few tips to help ensure success.
The basics of creating characters
by Cayce Berryman / October 22, 2020
/ Before writing, Character development, Revision stage, Uncategorized
If someone walked into your house (invited, of course) and said they wanted to be your main character, let's say you nodded excitedly and said, "Sure! Let's do it." Would you start writing right away? Or would you get to know your volunteer more so you could create a character who portrays them well?
We want to have unique characters, so the person or creature we write out is not always based on a friend or family member, or even ourselves. But if we don't have someone to listen to and analyze, how can we create a solid and unique character with dimension and purpose?
Let the outline make your writing easier, and let it be the reason you're able to be more efficient because that's the purpose of an outline. It's not just for planning. It has so many more uses, and those uses are why this pantser wants everyone else to give them a chance.
Sequels don't always meet expectations.