by Nadine | Nov 28, 2019 | Characterdesign
I guess you know the usual advice to make an interview with one of your characters to get to know them better. Sure, you may learn some interesting and useful information that way, but there is another possibility that I like even more. Instead of talking with my...
by Nadine | Oct 17, 2019 | Characterdesign
If you’re interested in writing authentic characters – and I sure hope you do! – then you want to deal with the different human mindsets. They have tremendous impact on the way people think and act and knowing how your character ticks enables you to...
by Nadine | Oct 10, 2019 | Plotting
As you probably know by now I’m a huge Potterhead. I’ve loved Harry Potter from the moment I read the first book when I was not even 10 years old and the obsession stayed with me up to this day. It’s the book series I’ve read the most. I even...
by Nadine | Sep 26, 2019 | Characterdesign
Finding inspiration can be a frustrating task if I’m feeling stuck and… uninspired. There are times when my brain is overflowing with ideas and thoughts. Following an initial idea turns into a complete backstory or some major plot twist. I love it. This...
by Nadine | Sep 5, 2019 | Plotting
Writing a book is a huge and exhausting challenge and not for the faint of heart. There is no guarantee for success. None. So if you’re really going to embark on this journey, it better be worthwhile. One way to ensure that you enjoy the actual process is to...
by Nadine | Jul 18, 2019 | Characterdesign
Introducing characters and making them come alive is an important and challenging task. Listing character traits is unimaginative, uncreative and simply not acceptable. Your character may have a layered and deep character, but you have to pull off getting this across...
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