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A unique, compelling character must always possess the ability to confront — and ultimately confuse — readers’ expectations at every turn. Column by Jon Gingerich Ever wonder what it means when a writer says they’ve created a character that “ran away with the story?” Or how some writers claim they let their characters “dictate the terms” of the narrative? A plot led by a character’s movements is going to yield a better probability of surprising — and ultimately, challenging — the reader than a plot indifferent to its cast.
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Just because it's popular for writers to create stories with non-linear narratives, it doesn't mean it's always a good idea. More often than not, in fact, it's a recipe for disaster. Column by Jon Gingerich It’s trendy nowadays for ... Read Post

Crafting unique characters is a delicate process. Here’s a few tips to help writers bring life and color to the people in their stories. Column by Jon Gingerich Maybe it’s an inevitable result of our western value system, but a lot ... Read Post

Writers stress themselves out over the idea of devising a unique, compelling voice in their writing. Here's why a lot of that anxiety is underserved. Column by Jon Gingerich One area of reoccurring obsession for writers — and the so... Read Post