Character Development – How to Separate Yourself From Your Characters.

A book that I have read recently is Again, but Better by Christine Riccio. It’s a sweet contemporary novel about a student who, in attempt to drastically change around her life, goes to study abroad in London. Whilst I enjoyed the book, there was something that I just could not ignore. The main character ofContinueContinue reading “Character Development – How to Separate Yourself From Your Characters.”

Character Development – How to Spot a Mary Sue.

“A Mary Sue” is a term thrown about a lot. It’s the kind of phrase that critics love to use. They throw it on their reviews like sprinkles on ice cream. Young adult novels, especially, are drowned in accusations that their leading character is a Mary Sue.  But what actually is a Mary Sue? Well,ContinueContinue reading “Character Development – How to Spot a Mary Sue.”

Character Development – Are Looks Important?

We’ve all been there. The film for our favourite novel is in the works, we sit eagerly by our laptops, or phones for the people who leave the house, and inhale every detail of how the movie magic unfurls. We get the screenwriter (and if you truly want to become a good author you want toContinueContinue reading “Character Development – Are Looks Important?”

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