Not all protagonists are heroes. Though we love the innate goodness that beloved heroes have, sometimes our stories call for the morally gray or even evil characters to take the lead.
Writing an Ensemble Cast
Get the gang together! Today we’re going to look at how you tell your story from multiple character viewpoints—in other words, an ensemble cast.
Creating Memorable Characters
I’m sure you’ve read many books, blog posts, and articles about how to make your characters come to life. I’d like to take a different spin on that. What if an object told your character’s story?
Character Backstory: How Much is Too Much?
In the writing world, you get mixed answers about writing backstories. Some people advise you to write pages and pages of background on your character, from the moment he was born until the moment your story starts. Others will tell you to keep backstory minimal. How can you reconcile these two ends of the spectrum?
Festivals/Holidays YA Books Always Have
Celebrations are important to humanity, both in real life and in storytelling. YA books are great at devising these celebrations and traditions. Here are four common ones you may see and consider creating in your own story world.
Being Productive During the Craziest Time of the Year
The month between Thanksgiving and Christmas is crazy. Even if we do find that rare moment of free time, our brains are so taxed we can hardly get any words to the page.
So, how do we re-fuel?
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