Pro Writers Swear by these 9 Character Building Techniques

Bookfox November 19, 2024
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I'm John Matthew Fox of Bookfox and I help authors write better fiction. Authors who worked with me have been published by Random House, sold more than 100,000 copies, and received Kirkus Starred Reviews. I've also taught writing at Chapman University and the University of Southern California (USC). I'm the author of two books, "I Will Shout Your Name" (Press 53) and my nonfiction book for writers: "The Linchpin Writer: Crafting Your Novel's Key Moments" You can take 10 writing courses from me with Bookfox Academy (link below). You can also join my coaching program, Bookfox Lab, which offers weekly feedback on your writing, provides one-on-one mentorship, and guides you through the process of writing your book. (link below)

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Only 2 weeks left before Bookfox Lab! Sign up now! https://thejohnfox.com/bookfox-lab/ COACHING: Join my coaching program for writers, BOOKFOX LAB: https://thejohnfox.com/bookfox-lab/ COURSES: Use my 10 courses in Bookfox Academy, with 230+ videos, to write your novel: https://thejohnfox.com/writing-courses/ EMAILS: Get emails about writing from me: https://thejohnfox.com/subscribe/ MY BOOK: Buy my book, "The Linchpin Writer": https://amzn.to/3U5ul14 Timeline 0:00 Introd 0:09 Laugh in the Face of Cannibals 2:14 Make Your Character Carry Something 4:19 Contradictory Characters 6:41 3 Things You Should Do Every Time You Introduce a New Character 9:32 How to Make Your Character Likable 11:57 Give Your Character an Odd Habit 13:19 Widen the Perception Gap 15:13 Create Foils 17:04 Create a 3-Time Character

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