Manipulative characters. We’ve all seen them. Maybe it’s emotional, maybe it’s psychological. But one way or another, manipulation is a favorite tool of fictional characters
Tag: character development

Welcome back to another clichés post! Today, we’re not picking apart clichés in a certain genre (mainly because I couldn’t decide which genre to do

Brainwashing and mind control are two of the most popular writing tropes. Whether your character is a cult member, tortured into accepting their new beliefs,

“My character is a stereotypical dark-haired edgelord, please help!” As a writer, it surprises me that no matter what genre you pick, whether it’s anime,
Happy February! First of all, I did not expect my first Character Comparison post to become so popular. So finally, eight months later, I’m writing

Before we get started, if this article is helpful or interesting to you, please share it on your social media accounts. This topic is very

Are you tired of writing? Let’s talk about some ways to rediscover your love for the written word.
Recently, in trying to escape from life as a college student, I’ve become addicted to several shows I haven’t seen before, especially BBC’s Merlin. I

We all love a good bad guy.

As a writer, sometimes the hardest part is figuring out who your characters really are.