Molly RookwoodFeb 11, 20225 min readSomething to Prove: Internal and External GoalsCharacters, like us, have goals that drive and motivate them. What are your characters' internal and external goals? What are yours?
Molly RookwoodNov 15, 20216 min readWho's Telling the Story: Narration and Point of ViewChoosing the correct point of view for your story changes how your readers receive your words. Which point of view is right for you?
Molly RookwoodOct 28, 20216 min readWhat Makes a Villain: Part TwoIt's important to make monsters and villains scary for the right reasons. Let's look at racism and ableism in fantasy and how to avoid them.
Molly RookwoodOct 18, 20213 min readWhat Makes a Villain: Part OneVillains are an important part of fantasy writing. Let's look at what makes a convincing villain—and why some villains fall flat.
Molly RookwoodFeb 22, 20214 min readSentence Structure & Characterization in PersuasionCharacterization is strongest when we consider tone, word choice, and even sentence structure. Take a lesson from the master: Jane Austen!