writing character growth

In this episode, Laura and Jeff answer questions from the Dialoggers. Questions include: --Suggestions for plotting and planning a longer series,

--How to write dialogue in a group scene where you have six or more characters in the discussion?

--When trying to establish characters, world, and show the 'normal' state of life for them, how do you keep it interesting? This is especially tricky with fantasy considering the world building.

--How do you choose to read a new author? Like do you choose mood or genre first? What do you type into Amazon?

--What if your vehicle's steps towards their true need feel repetitive? People and/or situations change, but the choice or action seem too similar?

--Can you offer any tips to help a writer who normally writes third-person close; write first-person?

--Can you recommend a framework for finding the sweet spot between overwriting and underwriting during the drafting process?

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In this episode, Jeff talks to Pa Theriot about the romance novel they are working on. Jeff and Pa look at Pa's plot beats together. They talk about how Pa's characters are growing through the story, how the characters are over coming barriers, and how they are growing together to find love.

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In this solo episode, Jeff talks all about character growth. He breaks down what character growth is, he gives details of 3 tools authors can use to show character growth and how to use them, and finally he talked about how character growth determines the shape of your story.

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