Tag Archives: character motivation

What’s Love Got to Do with It? – Part Two

Posted on March 5, 2014 by writersinthestorm

by Fae Rowen This post isn’t just for romance writers. As a genre fiction writer you know that to be drawn into your story, your readers have to care about your characters. This is true of all genres-women’s fiction, historical, mystery, … Continue reading →

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Does Your Story Lack A Heartbeat?

Posted on June 6, 2012 by writersinthestorm

by Sharla Rae Recently, at one of our WITS critique meetings, we found ourselves asking why one of our partner’s characters was doing something that appeared illogical. The writer explained it wasn’t illogical at all. It fit her character’s motivation. … Continue reading →

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