Writings by John Hewitt
This character-building idea turns the concept of the interview around. Instead of interviewing a character about themselves, you interview the other characters in your story about one particular character. This…
When you write a biography for a character, you discuss some of the major events and people that have shaped the life of the character up until the point at…
How Articulate Are Your Characters? Most writers are articulate. Because they work with the written word on a daily or near-daily basis, and because they have a love of language,…
The hero is defined by the villain The NBC show Heroes has a lot of problems. It never quite lives up to its potential for a number of reasons. There…
What are the primary skills of a technical writer? The first skill a technical writer should have, of course, is writing. You should be able to write in a clear,…
Who you are If you’re reading this, then I am going to assume three things about you: If those don’t apply to you, then this may not be the right…
Are you looking to delve deeper into the characters you are writing about? Here are 23 tips for developing better characters for your stories. Brainstorm Sometimes the best first step…
There are no specific degree requirements for a position in technical writing. Many technical writers have writing-related degrees such as English, creative writing, or journalism. Others have degrees in fields…
Character Bio Sheets A bio sheet is a way of keeping track of a character’s physical description, traits, and attributes. This method is familiar to anyone who enjoys role-playing games…
Use these twelve questions to help define your characters further: