November is looming on the horizon…

It’s that time of year again. Plot bunnies and ninjas are everywhere. I’m co-ml for my region from nanowrimo. Scary and fun all at the same time.

My characters are being mighty stubborn but I think they will start talking to me soon.

For all you newbies out there here are some tips that helped me get through Nov.

*Set aside time each day to write

*Keep a notebook handy

*Keep your writing friends on speed text

With lots of coffee and support of friends and family we shall all make it through this month of craziness. I hope everyone joins me for the adventure this year.

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Building Characters

Since most stories are character driven having great characters is essential. My secret is keeping character sheets. All writers have some way of keeping track their character bios.

I interview my characters. I have a list of questions that I ask them. To choose a name I try to find out where they are from, when they were born and a little about their parents if I can.

Then I have them look in a mirror and describe themselves. I have their worst enemy describe them. I will have their lover describe them. And maybe a parent or sibling describe them.

You learn a lot about your characters when you view them from others perspective.

 

Well I’m done rambling for now. I must get back to interviewing characters for my next book.

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