Torture scenes and how to write them right Whether in books, movies, or on TV, scenes of torture are common throughout fictional narratives. And understandably so. They serve… Continue reading “Torture scenes and how to write them right”…
Character arcs – communication and misdirection Communication comes in all shapes and sizes, and no matter how we try to convey a truthful message, things can… Continue reading “Character arcs – communication and misdirection”…
Character arcs – changing behavior and redemption One of the essential parts of a story is the character arc. People love seeing characters grow or deteriorate as… Continue reading “Character arcs – changing behavior and redemption”…
Get to know and develop characters even better Everybody will develop characters differently. Some start with a name, or a trait, or in my case, a reaction to… Continue reading “Get to know and develop characters even better”…
Beyond mental health: write from the symptoms of trauma Beyond mental health: write from the symptoms of trauma This blog has a trigger warning for rape and a spoiler… Continue reading “Beyond mental health: write from the symptoms of trauma”…
Death and all of its friends: How to write grief with impact Death is a common theme in stories. Your characters may have daily experience with it, or have lost someone as… Continue reading “Death and all of its friends: How to write grief with impact”…
How to Write Complex Emotions How to Write Complex Emotions Many authors struggle to convey complex emotion in their characters. Everyone knows what emotions are,… Continue reading “How to Write Complex Emotions”…