5-Step Storytelling… Dare to Create Unique Character Descriptions and Distinct Voices 12 Jan 202220 Nov 2022 A lengthy cast requires diverse characters so readers don’t get confused. Even though enneagram types simplify developing realistic personality traits and behavior ranges, dare to create unique character descriptions and…
5-Step Storytelling… What Can Free Checklists for Writers Do for You? 22 Dec 202126 Dec 2022 In his inspirational book, Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right, Dr. Atul Gawande gave several examples of how checklists save lives every day. If checklists work for hospitals and…
5-Step Storytelling… The Ultimate Free Character Template and Arc 3 Nov 20211 Dec 2022 Characters and plot go together like peanut butter and jelly. Plot events force characters to face conflicts, but it's how the characters react that conveys a wide range of feelings…
5-Step Storytelling… Develop Character Voices and Descriptions Using Enneagram Personality Types (Part 2) 1 Sep 202120 Nov 2022 In Part 1, I shared a method to create a diverse cast of characters. In Part 2, I’ll show how to develop character voices and descriptions using Enneagram Personality types.…
5-Step Storytelling… Develop Characters Using Enneagram Personality Types (Part 1) 25 Aug 202120 Nov 2022 If you assemble a cast of characters with a wide range of behavioral traits, imagine the unique voices, interesting dialogue, dynamic scenes, and potential conflicts you could write. Develop characters…
5-Step Storytelling… What is the Difference between Conflict, Tension, and Suspense? 14 Jul 20211 Dec 2022 Within the context of a story, what is the difference between conflict, tension, and suspense? This quote from James Scott Bell emphasizes the importance of conflict: Continue reading "What is…
