Category Archives: Getting Into Character

Thrill Ride: Nine Questions for Jump-Starting a Novel

Posted on September 11, 2014 by SharonJoss

Here another useful tool I use when I’m dancing around, trying to find my plot. I find that once I’m able to answer the following 9 questions, the story has pretty well coalesced and I’m ready to start outlining and/or … Continue reading →

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Charting a Path from the Soul to the Page

Posted on January 13, 2013 by SharonJoss

I’m talking about internal character development and how a character’s outward behaviors and attitudes are influenced by the inner world the author creates for each character.  In her book, Getting Into Character, Brandilyn Collins suggests that character attitudes in the … Continue reading →

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