by lauralizbuckley | 12 May, 2020 | Writing
It’s common to focus on characterisation in writing, but don’t underestimate the importance of building strong character relationships. Your protagonist’s relationships provide vital context for them. Relationships can also be the catalyst for important growth or...
by lauralizbuckley | 5 May, 2020 | Writing
Developing interesting characters is one of the cornerstones of strong writing, and it isn’t always easy! Luckily, using just a few straightforward tips you can enhance your characters and make sure they’ll hold your readers’ attention. 1. Write what you know This is...
by lauralizbuckley | 31 Mar, 2020 | Writing
What is a Mary Sue? The widely accepted definition of a Mary Sue is a character who’s too perfect. Too powerful, pretty or smart. The type of character who’s never golfed before, but gets a hole in one on her first attempt. She’s naturally brilliant at everything, and...
by lauralizbuckley | 10 Mar, 2020 | Writing
Character motivation is one of the most important driving forces of a book’s narrative. It’s enormously significant in making sure your characters are interesting, that their actions make sense throughout the story, and that the events of the plot feel meaningful....
by lauralizbuckley | 18 Jan, 2020 | Book Reviews
If you missed my review of book one of this trilogy, Daughter of Smoke and Bone, you should probably go check that out before reading this one. This’ll be nice and spoiler-free for Days of Blood and Starlight, but there are spoilers for its prequel. Once upon a time,...
