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Discover how psychogeography shapes literary characters through place-based psychology.

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Psychogeography in Literature: the Influence of Place on Character

We often think we know a place until we walk it at 3 AM, or during a thunderstorm, or in the company of someone who sees ghosts on every corner. Guy...

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Discover three powerful character development exercises that will help you create believable, three-dimensional characters for your fiction—without resorting to boring checklists or generic prompts.

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Character Development Exercises That Actually Work

So you're writing a novel and you want to create compelling and believable characters. We've got just the thing! Here are three original and fun...

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Romantasy continues to evolve, capturing readers with its mix of epic fantasy settings and heart-wrenching love stories.

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The Guide to Romantasy: Evolution, Archetypes, and Must-Read Stories

Romantasy—a blend of romance and fantasy—has taken the literary world by storm, rising from niche genre to mainstream success. This hybrid genre...

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Writing body language to show that a character is intrigued or paying close attention allows readers to feel the moment alongside the character.

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Intrigued and Paying Attention: How to Write Characters' Body Language

When it comes to storytelling, showing is often more powerful than telling. One of the best ways to convey your characters’ emotions, thoughts, and...

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using clothes to characterize

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Using Clothes to Characterize

"Fashion is a language that creates itself in clothes to interpret reality," says legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. And as writers, we can...

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Pop-art image of woman with green hair in glasses, looking like she just experienced an internal revelation.

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Character Awareness: Revelation in Storytelling

In storytelling, the contrast between a character's understanding and that of others, including the audience, is a potent narrative device. This...

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