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Writer vs the World

In search of beauty, inspired by literature.

Tag: Character

The impact of COVID-19 and 2020 on contemporary storytelling

If 2020 hasn’t been wild enough, have you ever thought about what it will be like for authors who are writing stories SET in 2020 (in full or part) in the future?

November 29, 2020November 29, 2020 by Sara

The Unlikable, Off-Putting Hero

First, there was the alpha hero, your traditional alpha male, with his big personality and even bigger ego. He is the cream of perfection. Then, came the… Read more “The Unlikable, Off-Putting Hero”

June 11, 2015 by Sara

The Origin of Characters

I had a non-writer friend ask me some very interesting question the other day. She wanted to know where characters came from. How do we writers come… Read more “The Origin of Characters”

May 28, 2015 by Sara

Narrative Perspective: The Overbearing Narrator

I have noticed an odd trend in some historical fiction books that I have picked up over the past few years. Authors have decided to break the… Read more “Narrative Perspective: The Overbearing Narrator”

August 4, 2013 by Sara

Another Round of Awesome Commercials

It’s time for another round of awesome commercials. This time, I’m focusing on commercials that are using a character to sell the product. What makes a commercial… Read more “Another Round of Awesome Commercials”

July 7, 2013July 7, 2013 by Sara

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