Character Arc and Conflict: You Can’t Have One Without the Other
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!
A Letter from Editor Eileen Robinson – Institute for Writers
140: A Letter from Editor Eileen Robinson
March 15, 2019
Creating Characters Inspired by Real Kids | IFW
139: Creating Characters Inspired by Real Kids
March 8, 2019
People Aren’t Perfect – Your Characters Shouldn’t Be Either
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
138: Interview with Leslie Connor
March 1, 2019
184: Finding Your Childlike Voice
184: Finding Your Childlike Voice
January 24, 2020
182: Interview with Kate DiCamillo
182: Interview with Kate DiCamillo January 10, 2020
Picture Books: 3 Sides to Great Picture Book Characters
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?
126: Characters, Setting, and Theme, Oh My!
126: Basic Story Elements
November 23, 2018
Character Development: The Road to Greatness
What makes a character great and what do writers need to do to write great characters? Take a look at three sides of character development. Jump in now!
101: Listener Q & A
101: Listener Q & A
May 25, 2018
Writing a Character Who Has Cancer
When you write a character with cancer (or other disease), things can get touchy. Here’s how to ensure your character isn’t solely defined by their illness.
Character Development with Eileen Robinson
099: Character Development with Eileen Robinson
May 11, 2018
Three Keys to Believable Three-Dimensional Characters | IFW
When you sit down to write a new story, think about your characters. Giving characters heart, soul, and real faults—yes, faults—is vital to creating memorable characters.
094: Basic Story Elements
094: Basic Story Elements
March 30, 2018
067: Get Engaged (No Ring Required!)
067: Get Engaged (No Ring Required!)
September 8, 2017
Five Common Character Motivations – Institute for Writers
049: Five Common Character Motivations
April 28, 2017
040: Tell Adults to Butt Out
040: Tell Adults to Butt Out
February 24, 2017
Five Common Character Motivations of Value to Writers
What motivates young characters to do what they do in our stories? Author Jan Fields shares the top five character motivations for children’s stories.
030: Interview Your Characters
030: Interview Your Characters
December 16, 2016
