characterization

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Characterization whomst? Consistency wherest?

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I'm ruminating on characterization today, especially of beautiful/privileged women, with a particular focus on Nic from DARK WIZARD and how she changes over the series. Thus, there may be spoilers.

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Today we sat down to chat with writer and director David Liz. David's upcoming film, The Welder, is currently slated for festivals and we were able to view and discuss the film  with him as well as his influences, views on filmmaking, and his past as an actor in telenovelas!

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Whether there's an objective quality of "good" in writing, what I think is subjective and what is more objectively quantifiable. Also what I mean by continuity errors and inconsistent characterization.

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Some of my gripes about how other people treat deadlines, thoughts on commas, fan fiction, contractions, and creating realistic characters who will still never be like a real person.

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Take a dive into murder and mayhem in horror as this episode takes a look at how horror stories characterize heroes and villains through violence. Actions demonstrate who we are as people. The same can be said for characters in stories, the more dramatic and meaningful ones even more so. Thus, killers are defined by why they kill, who they kill, and how they kill. Stories that focus on murder and violence live and die by a proper understanding of the narrative functions of character and bloodshed.

Why the GMC approach to characterization doesn't work for me, what does, and other thoughts on showing flaws in characters. Also how much I loved Melissa Marr's THE WICKED AND THE DEAD.

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Marissa chats with Lisa McMann about her newest middle grade fantasy - THE UNWANTEDS QUESTS: DRAGON SLAYERS - as well as the joys and challenges of writing a character who is exactly 50% good and 50% bad; how important it is to cultivate children's natural creativity; one cool way to add visual interest and a personal touch to school visit presentations; and the fan-made app dedicated to the Unwanteds Series (and yes, Marissa is super jealous).

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How our characters react to situations reveals a lot about them. If exposed to a threat, do your characters fight or flee? Are they brave or cowardly? What physiological, physical, emotional, rational and irrational responses occur in the moment? All of this helps to build a vivid image of your character in the minds of readers. 

In this week’s episode, we unpack how reactions characterize. We look at reaction of your POV character when exposed to external stimuli and how other characters react to your POV character. Additionally, we analyse three levels of reactions in their appropriate order and study a wonderful example from popular literature. 

Key knowledge you will acquire in this episode:

• How reactions characterize
• The three stages of reaction
• Examples from literature

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What we say and how we say it reveals a lot about our characters. The most memorable, engaging characters all have one thing in common – a unique voice that stands out from the crowd. Think of the most amazing lines from literature and popular culture. They helped to etch the character into our hearts and minds forever. 

In this episode we explore the use of dialogue as a tool to characterize indirectly. We look at how dialogue characterizes and how to use it effectively in your own writing. Then, we sift through literature to find dialogue gems that exemplify the technique. 

Key knowledge you will acquire in this episode:

• How dialogue characterizes
• How to use dialogue in our stories
• Examples from literature

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Life is filled with action. We are what we do after all. The characters we create are no different. What a character does – their habits, mannerisms, nervous ticks, the way they move tells us a lot about them. This is one of the techniques of indirect characterization. 

In this episode, we explore the first method of indirect characterization – action, and why it is so effective at revealing character. Then we look at how to write character using action, and as a bonus I share a great distinction between strong verbs and weak verbs to help this process along. 

Key knowledge you will acquire in this episode:

• Definition of Indirect Characterization
• Difference between Strong and Weak Verbs
• How to Write Character Using Action
• Examples from Literature

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To be one of the best author’s in the game, you must arm yourself with the tools of the trade. An essential tool is the Direct Characterization Method. It is a fairly straightforward technique, but many struggle to pull it off the way they should. This makes for poor writing. By improving your abilities to use the technique, you can stand out amongst the myriad of mediocre authors. 

In this week’s episode we unpack all things Direct Method including a recap of the definition and a look at methods you can use to improve your own character creation. I share some brilliant examples from literature and why they work so well. 

Key knowledge you will acquire in this episode:

• Definition of Direct Characterization
• How to Use Direct Characterization in Your Writing
• Examples of the Direct Method From Liteturature

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Ever heard the saying Story is about interesting things that happen to interesting characters? No? Well, I made it up, but it is no less true. In everyday life the stories we tell are about something that has happened to us or someone else, and our responses to those events. 

If you want to master storytelling, you must master the art of creating characters – enter characterization. In this episode, we define characterization in the literary sense and explore the two main methods of characterizing with examples from well-known books. 

Key knowledge you will acquire in this episode:

• A definition of characterization
• Two methods of characterizing
• Practical examples of characterization from literary text

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Welcome to Write a Book that Doesn't Suck, the podcast where you'll learn to write, publish, and sell a book that readers will love! Accessories make or break your story cementing into your reader’s brain. Creating accessories as character, setting, and plot are an integral part of the process that often gets overlooked. Learn how to understand the use of props in this chapter!

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Welcome to the very FIRST episode of Character Test, my show about good characters and the lessons we can learn from them to make our stories, the stories we're telling with our lives, better.

In this episode, my editor Alice Sudlow and I talk about the 4 things that actually make a good character.

Then, Alice interviews me about my story, and we discuss whether I am a good character (spoiler: I pass the test, barely).

Finally, we give practical advice on things you can do to improve the story you're telling with your own life, based on the interview.

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