153 articles on "character"

Backstories Help You Write Three Dimensional Characters

Which is more important: a good plot or great characters? Whilst a humdinger of a plot will add zest to the story, it may all be wasted if your characters are flat and uninteresting. An excellent way to avoid this is to use backstories to make your c...

Writing  writing character down
Creating Characters For A Short Story

Ever marvelled at the great writers whose characters seem full of life and reality? There are so many aspects to creating a character the exercise can seem daunting, but by following this simple step-by-step formula, you can soon have your character ...

Writing  writing character
The Benefits of Reading Fiction

"The Benefits of Reading Fiction" Reading is a truly remarkable activity that offers countless benefits to individuals of all ages. Whether it is non-fiction or fiction, reading plays a significant role in expanding one's knowledge, imagination, and...

Health  reading fiction benefits emotional characters language skills