Writer In A Hat
Short Stories, Writing Tips & Essays
Tag: Character Development
Writing A Non-Linear Story? Don’t Do This!
Non-linear narratives can be super engaging and fun, but are prone to problems that kill their good qualities. So when should a story be told in a non-linear way?
Top 10 Reasons Readers Abandon Books
I embody my worst fear as a writer. If I’m abandoning books, other people are too. But why?
Ended Too Soon – Homecoming Season 2 Review
Homecoming season 2 is a perfect example of why you shouldn’t rush a story, especially its ending.
What ‘Person Of Interest’ Taught Me About Writing Believable Friendships
Writing a believable friendship is a must in a lot of fiction. From the classic ‘Strangers to Friends’ to the always fun ‘Enemies to Friends,’ characters who are initially suspicious of each other have the most interesting dynamics. But how can we get this transition to feel organic?
Don’t Worry About ‘Strong Female Characters.’
In a world where a woman showing her breasts is somehow pro-feminist and anti-feminist at the same time, it’s easy to see why any writer would stress over their female characters.
