Introducing the first post to the Character Questionnaires series! On the last Tuesday of every month, I’ll be posting a list of ten questions and answers so that we can round out our characters more!
Month: October 2018
The Family Trap // Chapter 2: Rumors
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When they arrived at the schoolhouse on their first day of school, Amy and Josiah were almost immediately swamped by the other children asking them what they thought of their new homes and the people who’d taken them in.
Too Many Ideas, So Little Time
Ah, the life of a writer. One minute, you’re cruising along with a story and the next–you have ten new ideas.
Not How I Imagined It
Alaska, 2003 — She was the only one still awake. Amanda Edwards burrowed herself deeper under her thick blankets, gray eyes buried in her book. Outside, snowflakes danced as they fell, further covering the ground.
Continue reading “Not How I Imagined It”4 Things Your Protagonist Would Bring On A Deserted Island
If your protagonist knew they’d be stranded on a deserted island, what are four things they’d bring with them to try and keep their sanity intact while they wait for the chance that a search-and-rescue team will find them?
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The Family Trap // Chapter 1: The Trouble Begins
Premise: When the orphan train comes through their town, feuding neighbors Cordelia Owens and Thaddeus Wilder each decide to adopt an orphan, but a slight problem soon arises near the end, when they’re the last adults left — and the last two children are brother and sister.
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Symbolism
Ways to use symbolism in your story can include:
Continue reading “Symbolism”Baby of Mine
Durham, New Hampshire, 1973 — Only one week left. Only one more week left until he would have two parents, not one.
Continue reading “Baby of Mine”Character Fashion
What kind of style do your characters have in fashion? Are they casual or dressy? Do they wear bright and bold colors or dark and muted neutrals?
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The Writerly Worm 