Think of your favorite character from a book (or movie or TV show). List out the reasons why you like them so much–or why you find them compelling, even if they aren’t very likable. Sure, it probably has something to do with finding them relatable or funny or clever or having a tragic backstory. ButContinue reading “Use the Rule of Why to Find Your Character’s Deeper Motivation”
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Advice on Writing from Rebecca Roanhorse, award-winning fantasy writer
If you haven’t read anything by Rebecca Roanhorse, you are missing out. Roanhorse is a New York Times-bestselling author of sci-fi and fantasy, and her work has received Nebula, Hugo, and Locus Awards. Her book Black Sun is one of the best fantasy books I’ve read in a while, so when I had the chanceContinue reading “Advice on Writing from Rebecca Roanhorse, award-winning fantasy writer”