Two Paths, One Reckoning: How Our Characters Face Conflict

Two Paths, One Reckoning: How Our Characters Face Conflict

When faced with a problem—or an unpleasant situation—we don’t always charge in, swords drawn. Sometimes we hesitate. We stall. We sidestep. And sometimes, we run. This is true in life, and just as true in fiction. Whether our protagonist chooses to confront the...
The Character Behind the Name

The Character Behind the Name

At birth, we are given a name—the one thing we carry with us for the entirety of our life. We are told, “This is your name,” and we are taught to respond to it. Some of us grow to love our name. Others wish they could change it—and some do. But over time, something...