Comments on: Force Your Character to Make Hard Choices

By: Marissa Graff

Marissa Graff — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 06:47:55 +0000

Yes, yes, and yes! This is something that so many of us struggle with. I think #9 is especially important when our characters are in that “reluctance” phase, or refusal-of-the-call-to-action phase. Deliberate inaction or willful ignorance can still communicate intent., and reflect the characters lack of readiness to start the journey. Great post!

By: Raymond Walker

Raymond Walker — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 17:59:01 +0000

Strange you should mention this today. One of my characters had to decide wither to let an anguished woman whose husband has gone missing accompany him across some of the hardest (and most deserted) terrain in Scotland. I had to have him take her, it’s essential to the story but the thoughts milling in his head were (writing) gold. Also, I found it fun, if difficult, to do.

By: How Much Character Do You Put On? By Traci Kenworth – Where Genres Collide Traci Kenworth YA Author

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 12:01:53 +0000

[…] Helping Writers https://writershelpingwriters.net/2023/01/force-your-character-to-make-hard-choices/ One of the best things about conflict is that it pushes your characters to act. In every scene, […]

By: Tricia Ballew

Tricia Ballew — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:33:09 +0000

Hello! I Write all the time, but don’t finish! I “chase rabbits” and my story becomes very complicated. Becca can tell you that “complicated” isn’t great for me! I am going to finish this year or at least work out the kinks. I’m looking forward to all the avenues of help you both offer.

By: MINDY ALYSE WEISS

MINDY ALYSE WEISS — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 12:06:38 +0000

Thanks for giving us so many different types of conflict to consider in our novels, Angela.