It’s as true of fiction as it is of life: everyone’s the hero of their own story. No one sees themselves as “minor.” ...

Good novelists create characters who are complex. unique, and have relatable human needs and feelings. Joyce Carol Oates is one of our best contemporary novelists, and has created a host of memorable ...

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In K.M. Weiland’s upcoming fantasy novel Dreambreaker, readers are immersed in the world of main character, Allara — the queen of the kingdom of Lael, and possessor of the ability to travel between ...

Whether this is your first or your hundredth time rolling up a character for a new roleplaying game campaign, coming up with a compelling backstory can be tough. Maybe you’ve spent a ton of time ...

As I write this, it is essay-writing season in many colleges and universities. For my own courses, I just graded 52 research papers. This week, I will receive 25 additional essays to grade. It will ...

"You're doing a really dark show and then all of a sudden you get to light it up with something absolutely crazy," the novelist said Gilbert Flores/Variety/Penske Media via Getty; Apple TV+ Once a ...