What’s Characterization? What a Writer Really Needs to Know

What’s Characterization? What a Writer Really Needs to Know

How do you create memorable characters? What’s characterization, and how does a writer turn a name on a page into a person so vivid and compelling that you imagine they’re real?

In this article, you’ll learn what characterization is, when it matters, and how to apply it to your characters and stories. You’ll also see some examples of characterization, and explanations of when not to prioritize characterization over other story elements. 

From Imagination to Publication: 100+ Novel Ideas to Fuel Your Literary Journey

From Imagination to Publication: 100+ Novel Ideas to Fuel Your Literary Journey

You want to write, but when you sit down to get started, you realize you don’t have a novel idea. Or perhaps you have so many ideas, you’re having a hard time choosing the best novel idea. Or maybe, you already have an idea, but you just aren’t sure if it’s any good.

That’s what we’re here for. In this article are ten questions to help you get started finding your best novel idea. Use them as writing prompts or as a way to make your current idea better.