Characters for stories

Character Building Checklist - Tips and resources to help you develop well-rounded, compelling characters in your writing.

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Are your fictional characters falling flat? There might be some crucial elements that you're missing.

In the realm of storytelling, the antagonist often stands as a pillar opposite the protagonist. Their name, demeanor, and actions shape the narrative, adding layers of depth and intrigue. But what’s in a name? For Female Villain Names, especially female ones, their name can be a powerful tool, setting the tone for their character and ... Read more The post Mistresses Of Malevolence: Unique Female Villain Names appeared first on Good Name.

Explore our blog for 20 creative character death ideas that will transform your storytelling. From noble sacrifices to ironic twists of fate, these ideas are perfect for writers seeking to evoke emotion and add dramatic depth to their narratives.

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No one is perfect, especially your characters. Use these handy lists to get inspired to mess someone up. Ummm, I mean, give your characters relatable flaws. 😀 More lists (with printable PDFs) available. 25 bad public behaviors. 10 driving bad habits. 25 poor health habits. #writingcommunity #writinglists #writing #wordlists #badhabits #masterlists #writingcharacters #writingprompts When you sign up for Robin Woods' Newsletter you get access to her Writer's Tool kit AND a free book.

These are some of my personal favorite surnames. Use for characters / OCs #writing #originalcharacters #surnames #lastnames

TweetPin2EmailShare When you’ve put a lot of time and care into crafting the perfect character for your story, it can be difficult to give them any trait that could be... Read more »

Some surname options for lighthearted or innocent characters in your writing or general OCS.

A collection of writing prompts, dialogue prompts, character sheets and world building tips gathered by yours truly. Sometimes I may also write a story underneath as well, but the whole point of this book is to inspire you and break your writer's block. So please take a look and enjoy, and if you would like to submit a prompt/tip please sent it to me over Wattpad DM's, if I add it to the story I will include your @ underneath! Enjoy!

The perfect checklist to describe any character. This will make your story the best one ever.