I’m doing NaNoWriMo again!
I’m going to start another book in the Raven Hill Book Series called…Abigail
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Character Development: Zodiac Traits – Virgo
Hello!
It’s time for another blog post about…
Character Development using Zodiac Traits.
It’s my favorite writing tool…to create living, breathing characters that jump off the page and it helps me know my characters…so much better. After giving my characters a name and finding images of what my characters look like (not necessarily in that order all the time.) I give them a birthday.
Then I start searching for Zodiac Traits.
Pinterest is a great place to get information on Zodiac Traits. Check out my board…
Writing Tips: VIRGO Character Development – Zodiac Traits
https://www.pinterest.com/MMAlexander15/writing-tips-virgo-character-development-zodiac-tr/
I start with negative and positive keywords for each Zodiac sign.
These negative keywords are very helpful for character development. Especially for developing your antagonist or a character that’s not so nice. You can use several of these negative keywords or all of them, sprinkled with a few positive keywords to create a living, breathing antagonist. People are complex, no one is all bad or all good. Creating an antagonist that has some good qualities makes them scarier…in my opinion.
Characters need layers, depth…that’s what makes them real.
These positive keywords are very helpful in developing your protagonist, side kicks and mentors, sprinkled with a few negative keywords and you have a living, breathing character with flaws. Someone people can relate to.
Then I dig deeper with this book “The Power of Birthdays, Stars & Numbers – The Complete Personology Reference Guide by Saffi Crawford and Geraldine Sullivan.”
I love this book!
It has information, on every single birthday.
Hope this helps you with your Character Development.
Libra is…Next
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Character Development: Zodiac Traits – Leo
Hello!
It’s time for another blog post about…
Character Development using Zodiac Traits.
I love using zodiac traits! It’s my favorite writing tool…to create living, breathing characters that jump off the page and it helps me know my characters…so much better. After giving my characters a name and finding images of what my characters look like (not necessarily in that order all the time.) I give them a birthday.
Then I start searching for Zodiac Traits.
Pinterest is a great place to get information on Zodiac Traits. Check out my board…
Writing Tips: Leo Character Development – Zodiac Traits
https://www.pinterest.com/MMAlexander15/writing-tips-leo-character-development-zodiac-trai/
I start with negative and positive keywords for each Zodiac sign.
These negative keywords are very helpful for character development. Especially for developing your antagonist or a character that’s not so nice. You can use several of these negative keywords or all of them, sprinkled with a few positive keywords to create a living, breathing antagonist. People are complex, no one is all bad or all good. Creating an antagonist that has some good qualities makes them scarier…in my opinion.
Characters need layers, depth…that’s what makes them real.
These positive keywords are very helpful in developing your protagonist, side kicks and mentors, sprinkled with a few negative keywords and you have a living, breathing character with flaws. Someone people can relate to.
Then I dig deeper with this book “The Power of Birthdays, Stars & Numbers – The Complete Personology Reference Guide by Saffi Crawford and Geraldine Sullivan.”
I love this book!
It has information, on every single birthday.
Hope this helps you with your Character Development.
Next is Virgo…my Mom
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Character Development: Zodiac Traits – Cancer
Hello!
It’s time for another blog post about…
Character Development using Zodiac Traits.
It’s my favorite writing tool…to create living, breathing characters that jump off the page and it helps me know my characters…so much better. After giving my characters a name and finding images of what my characters look like (not necessarily in that order all the time.) I give them a birthday.
Then I start searching for Zodiac Traits.
This one is special…my Dad was born in July, which makes him Cancer the Crab, but he was never crabby. He was very silly, funny and the life of every party.
Pinterest is a great place to get information on Zodiac Traits. Check out my board…
Writing Tips: CANCER Character Development – Zodiac Traits
I start with negative and positive keywords for each Zodiac sign.
These negative keywords are very helpful for character development. Especially for developing your antagonist or a character that’s not so nice. You can use several of these negative keywords or all of them, sprinkled with a few positive keywords to create a living, breathing antagonist. People are complex, no one is all bad or all good. Creating an antagonist that has some good qualities makes them scarier…in my opinion.
Characters need layers, depth…that’s what makes them real.
These positive keywords are very helpful in developing your protagonist, side kicks and mentors, sprinkled with a few negative keywords and you have a living, breathing character with flaws. Someone people can relate to.
Then I dig deeper with this book “The Power of Birthdays, Stars & Numbers – The Complete Personology Reference Guide by Saffi Crawford and Geraldine Sullivan.”
I love this book!
It has information, on every single birthday.
Hope this helps you with your Character Development.
Next is Leo
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Inspiration Board #7 – part one
Images, make my story come to life!
They inspire me, they help me see my characters, where they go, what kind of trouble they get into, and sets the mood of the story. That’s why most of the images are dark and moody…with a little touch of color here and there. Just like my story!
Images are such a useful tool for me, especially since I’m an artist/designer/potter/photographer and writer. They help me design my story world. I can visualize my story in my mind, but seeing images related to my story takes it a step further.
That’s why I make these inspiration boards.
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Character Development: Zodiac Traits – Gemini
Hello!
It’s time for another blog post about…
Character Development using Zodiac Traits.
It’s my favorite writing tool…to create living, breathing characters that jump off the page and it helps me know my characters…so much better. After giving my characters a name and finding images of what my characters look like (not necessarily in that order all the time.) I give them a birthday.
Then I start searching for Zodiac Traits.
Pinterest is a great place to get information on Zodiac Traits. Check out my board…
Writing Tips: GEMINI Character Development – Zodiac Traits
https://www.pinterest.com/MMAlexander15/writing-tips-gemini-character-development-zodiac-t/
I start with negative and positive keywords for each Zodiac sign.
These negative keywords are very helpful for character development. Especially for developing your antagonist or a character that’s not so nice. You can use several of these negative keywords or all of them, sprinkled with a few positive keywords to create a living, breathing antagonist. People are complex, no one is all bad or all good. Creating an antagonist that has some good qualities makes them scarier…in my opinion.
Characters need layers, depth…that’s what makes them real.
These positive keywords are very helpful in developing your protagonist, side kicks and mentors, sprinkled with a few negative keywords and you have a living, breathing character with flaws. Someone people can relate to.
Then I dig deeper with this book “The Power of Birthdays, Stars & Numbers – The Complete Personology Reference Guide by Saffi Crawford and Geraldine Sullivan.”
I love this book!
It has information, on every single birthday.
Hope this helps you with your Character Development.
Next is Cancer – the crab, my Dad’s zodiac sign.
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Character Development: Zodiac Traits – Taurus
Hello!
Time for another blog post about…
Character Development using Zodiac Traits.
It’s my favorite writing tool…to create living, breathing characters that jump off the page. After giving my characters a name and finding images of what my characters look like (not necessarily in that order all the time.) I give them a birthday.
Then I start searching for Zodiac Traits.
Pinterest is a great place to get information on Zodiac Traits. Check out my board…
Writing Tips: TAURUS Character Development – Zodiac Traits
https://www.pinterest.com/MMAlexander15/writing-tips-taurus-character-development-zodiac-t/
I start with negative and positive keywords for each Zodiac sign.
These negative keywords are very helpful for character development. Especially for developing your antagonist or a character that’s not so nice. You can use several of these negative keywords, sprinkled with a few positive keywords to create a living, breathing antagonist. People are complex, no one is all bad or all good. Creating an antagonist that has some good qualities makes them scarier…in my opinion.
Characters need layers, depth…that’s what makes them real.
These positive keywords are very helpful in developing your protagonist, side kicks and mentors, sprinkled with a few negative keywords and you have a living, breathing character with flaws. Someone people can relate to.
Then I dig deeper with this book “The Power of Birthdays, Stars & Numbers – The Complete Personology Reference Guide by Saffi Crawford and Geraldine Sullivan.”
I love this book!
It has information, on every single birthday.
Hope this helps you with your Character Development.
Gemini is next
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Character Development: Zodiac Traits – Aries
Hello!
Time for another post about…
Character Development using Zodiac Traits.
It’s my favorite writing tool…to create living, breathing characters that jump off the page. After giving my characters a name and finding images of what my characters look like (not necessarily in that order all the time.) I give them a birthday.
Then I start searching for Zodiac Traits.
Pinterest is a great place to get information on Zodiac Traits. Check out my board…
Writing Tips: ARIES Character Development – Zodiac Traits
https://www.pinterest.com/MMAlexander15/writing-tips-aries-character-development-zodiac-tr/
I start with negative and positive keywords for each Zodiac sign.
These negative keywords are very helpful for character development. Especially for developing your antagonist or a character that’s not so nice. You can use several of these negative keywords, sprinkled with a few positive keywords to create a living, breathing antagonist. People are complex, no one is all bad or all good. Creating an antagonist that has some good qualities makes them scarier…in my opinion.
Characters need layers, depth…that’s what makes them real.
These positive keywords are very helpful in developing your protagonist, side kicks and mentors, sprinkled with a few negative keywords and you have a living, breathing character with flaws. Someone people can relate to.
Then I dig deeper with this book “The Power of Birthdays, Stars & Numbers – The Complete Personology Reference Guide by Saffi Crawford and Geraldine Sullivan.”
I love this book!
It has information, on every single birthday.
The Power of Birthdays, Stars & Numbers – The Complete Personology Reference Guide by Saffi Crawford and Geraldine Sullivan.
The Power of Birthdays, Stars & Numbers – The Complete Personology Reference Guide by Saffi Crawford and Geraldine Sullivan.
Hope this helps you with your Character Development.
Taurus is next
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Character Development: Zodiac Traits – Pisces
This is the second part of my new blog series on…
Character Development using Zodiac Traits.
It’s my favorite writing tool…to create living, breathing characters that jump off the page. After giving my characters a name and finding images of what my characters look like (not necessarily in that order all the time.) I give them a birthday.
Then I start searching for Zodiac Traits.
Pinterest is a great place to get information on Zodiac Traits. Check out my board…
Writing Tips: PISCES Character Development – Zodiac Traits
https://www.pinterest.com/MMAlexander15/writing-tips-pisces-character-development-zodiac-t/
I start with negative and positive keywords for each Zodiac sign.
These negative keywords are very helpful for character development. Especially for developing your antagonist or a character that’s not so nice. You can use several of these negative keywords, sprinkled with a few positive keywords to create a living, breathing antagonist. People are complex, no one is all bad or all good. Creating an antagonist that has some good qualities makes them scarier…in my opinion.
Characters need layers, depth…that’s what makes them real.
These positive keywords are very helpful in developing your protagonist, side kicks and mentors, sprinkled with a few negative keywords and you have a living, breathing character with flaws. Someone people can relate to.
Then I dig deeper with this book “The Power of Birthdays, Stars & Numbers – The Complete Personology Reference Guide by Saffi Crawford and Geraldine Sullivan.”
I love this book!
It has information, on every single birthday.
My character Violet Shoemaker
The Power of Birthdays, Stars & Numbers – The Complete Personology Reference Guide by Saffi Crawford and Geraldine Sullivan.
My character Charlene Lawrence
The Power of Birthdays, Stars & Numbers – The Complete Personology Reference Guide by Saffi Crawford and Geraldine Sullivan.
Hope this is helpful!
Aries is next
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Character Development: Zodiac Traits – Aquarius
I’m starting a new blog series on character development using Zodiac Traits.
It’s my favorite writing tool…to create living, breathing characters that jump off the page. After giving my characters a name and finding images of what my characters look like (not necessarily in that order all the time.) I give them a birthday.
Then I start searching for Zodiac Traits.
Pinterest is a great place to get information on Zodiac Traits. Check out my board…
Writing Tips: AQUARIUS Character Development – Zodiac Traits
I start with negative and positive keywords for each Zodiac sign.
These negative keywords are very helpful for character development. Especially for developing your antagonist or a character that’s not so nice. You can use several of these negative keywords, sprinkled with a few positive keywords to create a living, breathing antagonist. People are complex, no one is all bad or all good. Creating an antagonist that has some good qualities makes them scarier…in my opinion.
Characters need layers, depth…that’s what makes them real.
These positive keywords are very helpful in developing your protagonist, side kicks and mentors, sprinkled with a few negative keywords and you have a living, breathing character with flaws. Someone people can relate to.
Then I dig deeper with this book “The Power of Birthdays, Stars & Numbers – The Complete Personology Reference Guide by Saffi Crawford and Geraldine Sullivan.”
I love this book!
It has information, on every single birthday.
Here’s a look inside
My character Gwen Harris
The Power of Birthdays, Stars & Numbers – The Complete Personology Reference Guide by Saffi Crawford and Geraldine Sullivan.
My character Sarah Adams
The Power of Birthdays, Stars & Numbers – The Complete Personology Reference Guide by Saffi Crawford and Geraldine Sullivan.
Hope this is helpful!
Pisces is next
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Melinda Marie Alexander 