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In under 15 minutes you can learn how to effectively use a character profile to create the best version of your story.
There are thousands of character profiles floating around the internet.
But how do you know which ones can actually help you write a better story? Some ask too little, and some waste your time with hundreds of questions that won’t matter in the long run.
I created this video training and a character profile template so you can focus in on what actually matters, and learn how to apply the information in the character profile to the story.
Learn how to plot a story and build a character arc just from the information in your character profile, before you even start writing the first page of your story.
Grab my latest free training!
In under 15 minutes you can learn how to effectively use a character profile to create the best version of your story.
There are thousands of character profiles floating around the internet.
But how do you know which ones can actually help you write a better story? Some ask too little, and some waste your time with hundreds of questions that won’t matter in the long run.
I created this video training and a character profile template so you can focus in on what actually matters, and learn how to apply the information in the character profile to the story.
Learn how to plot a story and build a character arc just from the information in your character profile, before you even start writing the first page of your story.
Why I teach the foundations
of fiction writing
Hi, I’m Michelle! I’m a short story writer who holds a Bachelor’s degree in creative writing.
I teach the foundations of creative fiction writing to writers just starting out, looking to get published, or somewhere in between. I’m bringing my teaching practice online so I can reach more writers just like you, and we can all grow our craft together.
Plus, you won’t need to sit through four years of school and go into student debt just to be able to write a decent story if you stick around here.
Why I teach the foundations
of fiction writing
Hi, I’m Michelle! I’m a short story writer who holds a Bachelor’s degree in creative writing.
I teach the foundations of creative fiction writing to writers just starting out, looking to get published, or somewhere in between. I’m bringing my teaching practice online so I can reach more writers just like you, and we can all grow our craft together.
Plus, you won’t need to sit through four years of school and go into student debt just to be able to write a decent story if you stick around here.
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Where I've Been
I’ve been writing fiction since I could hold a pencil. My dream job as a kid was to be an author.
I got my online-writing start by writing One Direction Fanfiction on Instagram and Wattpad back in 2013. This short stint taught me a lot and got me connected with some talented writers who I’ve lost to anonymity and time. But I’ve been searching for that feeling of a writing community ever since.
I got my Bachelor’s degree in English, concentrated in creative fiction and non-fiction from the University of Montana. During school I got the beautiful idea to start blogging about fiction writing and my experience. This was the birth of what my site is today.
After graduation, I interned for Reedsy for the better part of a year learning about what writers are looking for online and how to better serve them.
Now I work at my local library part-time while I build out this business. I teach a local writing group in my community and I’m bringing those practices online to you.
It’s nice to have you 🙂
Where I've Been
I’ve been writing fiction since I could hold a pencil. My dream job as a kid was to be an author.
I got my online-writing start by writing One Direction Fanfiction on Instagram and Wattpad back in 2013. This short stint taught me a lot and got me connected with some talented writers who I’ve lost to anonymity and time. But I’ve been searching for that feeling of a writing community ever since.
I got my Bachelor’s degree in English, concentrated in creative fiction and non-fiction from the University of Montana. During school I got the beautiful idea to start blogging about fiction writing and my experience. This was the birth of what my site is today.
After graduation, I interned for Reedsy for the better part of a year learning about what writers are looking for online and how to better serve them.
Now I work at my local library part-time while I build out this business. I teach a local writing group in my community and I’m bringing those practices online to you.
It’s nice to have you 🙂
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I love getting to know those of you who stop by. Say hello below and tell me what your biggest writing grievance is right now. It’s always nice to get something off your chest.
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February Writing Prompts 2024
Happy February, writers! It’s time for some new writing prompts.
I’ve got new prompts, one for every day of the month, so check out these 29 writing prompts. You all know how much I love to focus on character development, so for these February writing prompts, I want you to write about your character in these specific situations.
How to Start a Writing Routine: Using the Habit Loop to Our Advantage
You’re here because you want to learn how to consistently write throughout the week with a writing routine. You might be looking for some magical answer that will whip you into self-discipline shape and get you to crank out 10,000 words a day, right?
Well, I am also looking for that magical answer, but until I find it, I can share with you the best tips I have on creating a writing routine that actually works for you.
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8 Applicable Tips to Help You Become a Better Story Writer
I have eight tips for you that you can apply to your writing today, and you’ll become a better story writer in no time.
We’re going to talk about how to read more, how to write more, what prewriting you should be doing, what craft elements to focus on, developing your characters and their dialogue, and how to edit mercilessly.
So let’s dive in.
What are Static Characters?
Today we are going to be breaking all the rules of writing. Let’s talk about how to write a main character of a story that doesn’t have a character arc. That’s right, a character that doesn’t grow, or change throughout your story. These are known as static characters We’ll go over what rule we’re breaking exactly, why we might break this rule at all, and how to do it in an intriguing way. What is a static character?
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How to Write Characters in a Short Story
A lot of people treat short stories like mini-novels, but I will argue until the day I die that they are their own genre of writing and we should treat them as such. If you’re writing short stories the same way you approach novels, it’s time to mix things up. That’s why today we’re talking about how to write characters in a short story.
Different Types of Characters in Literature and How to Use Them
Creating characters that follow the three R’s of characterization is the most important skill a writer can master. If your characters aren’t round, relatable, and realistic, your story is likely to fall flat. You can strategically plan out your characters, their traits, and their roles in a story to help create a cohesive cast of characters that your readers will latch on to. That’s why it’s important to understand the different types of characters in literature.
January Writing Prompts 2024
Happy New Year, writers! It’s time for some January writing prompts.
To help you kick off the New Year with a writing streak, check out these 31 writing prompts. You all know how much I love to focus on character development, so for these January writing prompts, I want you to write about your character in these specific situations.
Let me know what you think!
Dig A Little Deeper
You know how it is, you’ve just finished a series on Netflix and you’re not sure what to watch next, so you pick the first thing that looks vaguely interesting and give it a few minutes to catch your attention. This week, for me, it was a situational cop drama that was light on the drama, heavy on the fluff, and didn’t tax my brain too much when trying to work out who done it. The plot was light and slow, it wasn’t going to win any awards, but sometimes easy watching is all you’re looking for.