The Writer's Workout

A character arc is the character's internal journey throughout the story. It runs concurrently with the overall narrative and plot arc. Character arcs show change to the character, both good and bad. In order to have dynamic characters that experience growth, the use of enlightenment and disillusionment arcs are critical. Enlightenment Arc These are also known as Moral Ascending arcs. The point of an enlightenment arc is that the character experiences a positive internal ch

As a writer (and reader) who is passionate about character-driven stories, I’ve picked up ways in which writers are able to write...

How well do you know your character's emotional depth? Digging deep into a character's emotions is important for a writer because it...

The OCD Cycle by M.Bitton Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a complex mental illness that is, unfortunately, often misrepresented with...

From the moment we are born, we are advancing—whether we would like to or not. Old, smaller teeth fall out and get replaced with new,...

For this Back to Basics mini-course, we’re talking about flawed characters. Each Back to Basics course includes a challenge at the end to...

The Creator archetype can be one of the most fun to write. What's more fun to write about than an inventor, a creator, a character who...