There are only a few sure things in life: death, taxes, and static characters (isn’t that how the quote goes?). You probably understand the first two, but here’s a refresher on what makes a static ...

The most central elements of any story, be it a novel, a film, a TV series, or a stage play, are its characters. They are the drivers of the story. They drive the content, they drive the conflict, and ...

What do Ebeneezer Scrooge and Annalise Keating have in common? They’re both dynamic characters—from the beginning to the end of their stories, they’ve undergone a significant transformation. Here’s ...

Creative writing is unique for a few reasons. This guide addresses things unique to writing fiction. The thing/character that is battling the protagonist. The antagonist does not have to be a person, ...