Planning a Book Series: Characters Who Can Go the Distance
When planning a book series, it’s important to create characters that can sustain a story and still be likable throughout many books. Let’s talk about characters that can go the distance.
When planning a book series, it’s important to create characters that can sustain a story and still be likable throughout many books. Let’s talk about characters that can go the distance.
Because dialogue is an essential element of any book, it’s worthwhile to take a specific look at writing great middle grade dialogue.
236: Finding Your Childlike Voice
March 12, 2021
Our goal in creating science fiction characters is to write characters that are deeper and more engaging than the fantastical world around them.
235: Authentic Kid Voices
March 5, 2021
234: Maggie Tokuda-Hall & Jamie Tan
February 26, 2021
218: Real Speech for Real People
September 18, 2020
203: Interview with Wanda Brunstetter
June 5, 2020
153: Characters Inspired by Real Life
June 14, 2019
147: An Interview with Emma D. Dryden
May 3, 2019
142: Pre-Made Inspirations for Your Characters
March 29, 2019
141: Ingredients for the Perfect Character
March 22, 2019
For your main character to have a satisfying character arc, there has to be conflict. Without it, how does your character grow and change? Get these tips today!
140: A Letter from Editor Eileen Robinson
March 15, 2019
139: Creating Characters Inspired by Real Kids
March 8, 2019
While characters are often created from similar molds or archetypes, it is their imperfections that draw us in. Tips for crafting engagingly flawed characters.
138: Interview with Leslie Connor
March 1, 2019
184: Finding Your Childlike Voice
January 24, 2020
182: Interview with Kate DiCamillo January 10, 2020
Picture books are a character-driven art form. A large part of their success lies in truly memorable picture book characters. So what makes us love your character?