Category Archives: interviewing characters

Volume II: In Search of the Voice

Posted on November 23, 2013 by SharonJoss

No, not the one on television, the one in my current WIP.  After publishing Destiny Blues earlier this year, I’m knee-deep in the second novel in the series, Legacy Soul.  But I wrote two other novels (and several short stories) … Continue reading →

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Casting Call – Developing Character Voice & Motivation

Posted on September 25, 2011 by SharonJoss

One of the lessons I’ve learned about developing characters is to use interviews to develop characterization instead of  using a dossier of lifestyle questions.  Now I’m not saying that character dossiers aren’t perfectly valid ways to get to know your … Continue reading →

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