Characterisation Lessons In The US Office
On The Table Read, “The Best Book Reader Magazine in UK“, JJ Barnes writes about the writing in The US Office and what we can learn about writing our own…
How To Write Personality Quirks – Video
JJ Barnes on YouTube teaches you about personality quirks, how to write them, and what they will do for your characters and your story.
How To Write Offensive Characters – Video
Written by JJ Barnes www.jjbarnes.co.uk On the Siren Stories YouTube Channel, JJ Barnes presents The Table Read creative writing advice series. In today’s video, she talks about how to write…
How To Find The Perfect Name For Your Character
Written by JJ Barnes www.jjbarnes.co.uk Some people love naming their characters, and others find it really hard. The perfect name can really make a difference. I recently swapped the name…
Different Types Of Fictional Mum And How To Write Them
Mothers are often a central figure in story. They can be used as either a figure of protection and support, or as a great source of conflict, when peripheral to…
Examples Of Unresolved Sexual Tension In Fiction, And How To Replicate Them
Unresolved sexual tension means the chemistry between two characters that shows they are attracted to one another, but they don't act on. They might choose not to act on it…
How To Write Perseverance As A Character Trait
Your characters will all have different qualities. You need to give your characters distinct personalities to ensure they are clean and interesting. If all your characters blur into one, they…
How To Write A Redemption Arc
When you arc a character, you take them from one mental state to another, and you let your audience in on that journey. This could be from weak to strong,…
How To Write Character Vulnerabilities
A vulnerability is a weakness or fear that impacts your personality and behaviour. Character vulnerabilities can be used in a number of ways. I'll explore how to write them and…
How To Write Personality Quirks
Your characters need to represent a real to life experience of being around people. Characters that read as artificial will stop your audience from connecting with them. If they can't…
How To Shape Characters With Emotional Bruises
Your characters need to feel like real people, so I teach you how to use emotional bruises to shape your characters in a way that feels human
How To Develop Your Characters By What Your Story Needs
When you first start writing your story, you'll probably go in knowing who your Protagonist is. Your protagonist is the main character and it's their story you're telling, so that…
How To Write Characters Who Feel Alive Beyond The Limitations Of Your Story
The characters of your story are the main draw for your audience. Your plot and world can be fascinating, but if the characters are flat, the story will feel flat.…
How To Write A Successful Protagonist Partnership
On The Table Read, “The Best Book Reader Magazine in the UK“, author JJ Barnes describes what a Protagonist Partnership is, what they do for your story, and how to…
Top Ways To Build An Emotional Bond With Your Audience
On The Table Read, “The Best Book Reader Magazine in the UK“, author JJ Barnes shares her tips for how to build an emotional bond with your audience so they…