Creating characters that readers can relate to is always a fun part of writing. We have so many tools at our disposal to make our heroes and heroines believable. Dialects and regional differences can be a great way to flesh out those characters, and enhance the way they interact with the people around them.
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Everybody’s Favorite Character
I began writing my current work in progress back when the COVID-19 pandemic first started to raise its ugly head. The story is about a middle-aged woman who lives in a very remote area. Her best little friend and only housemate is her dog. The dog’s name is Topaz, and she is an Italian greyhound….
Exploring the Story
Writing, for me, is often like an archaeological dig. I start out delving into what I think will be, and find new discoveries along the way that change my whole perspective, teach me about the people involved, and rewrite the world’s history. I enjoy getting to know my world and its characters as much as I enjoy letting them tell me where they want to go, and how they want to get there.
The Unwell Worm
This morning, as I was feeding pets and cleaning the guinea pig cage with “Unwell” playing in my brain, I began thinking about many of the iconic characters of fiction. I ran a number of old favorite heroes (and a few villains) through my head. Many of the best authors, to create rich and relatable characters, use the madness worm in ways that hook the reader in.
Gayle Nastasi 