characters

Editing Tip #93 – Be Devious with your Character Descriptions

By M.J. Moores on July 6, 2015 • ( 8 )

The mark of a truly talented crafts-person when it comes to writing is how the author integrates the physical characteristics of his entourage within the folds of the story. I have read many a book where an author has written… Read More ›

Writing is a Balancing Act of the Everyday & the Make-believe

By M.J. Moores on May 8, 2015 • ( 3 )

We’re all familiar with those multitudes of hats that writers wear to be able to better tap into their characters: rogue, goody-goody, villain, orphan, princess, king, pauper, thief… There are even the familiar ones: mother, father, sister, brother, aunt,… Read More ›

Questions of Consistency Within a Series

By M.J. Moores on March 13, 2015 • ( 3 )

You might think that this quote is stating the obvious, especially when you look at the consistency of character in one book. But what about a series? Characters are supposed to change: grow regress evolve devolve but gradually (most… Read More ›

Character Connections – Inside & Out

By M.J. Moores on February 13, 2015 • ( 0 )

A great pick-up line is just like having a great first chapter: you want to engage your reader/partner immediately and the best way to do that is to make a connection. This connection needs to happen not only between them… Read More ›

Pushing What You Know

By M.J. Moores on February 5, 2015 • ( 4 )

I’ve been juggling lately with the old saying: …to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes… but really, when it comes to writing we write what we KNOW. We’re told not to write from a perspective we’re unfamiliar with –… Read More ›

Editing Tip #56

By M.J. Moores on October 20, 2014 • ( 0 )

Finding Voice, Pt. 2 ~ First drafts are generally about getting ideas out and letting your muse take you down various garden paths. Even if you’re a planner, like me, and you have a fairly clear idea of what should… Read More ›

How Well Do You Really Need to Know Your Characters?

By M.J. Moores on September 23, 2014 • ( 0 )

Writerly Rant #52 by Hailey Foglio Originally Posted on pigsandwriting.com – Sept. 23rd, 2014 There are many a website that discuss the importance of character sketching and character building. Many of these sites provide forms or worksheets for your character… Read More ›