by Aaron Gansky | Apr 26, 2019 | Podcast
by Aaron Gansky | Apr 27, 2015 | Podcast
Welcome back, loyal listeners! This week, we tackle how to write with physical precision when describing our characters bodies, even their biology! Listen or watch below to find out how to “embody” your characters.
by Aaron Gansky | Jul 6, 2014 | Podcast
Welcome back to Firsts in Fiction, loyal listeners! This week, while Aaron is on vacation with his family, Steve and Heather follow up our talk on Character Psychology from last week with a broader look at Character as a whole, specifically how to create characters...
by Aaron Gansky | Sep 16, 2013 | Podcast
This week Steve and I look at archetypes, how they can inform our story, and how to use them effectively without falling into stereotypical character and plot structures. To begin, we need to understand what an archetype is. Long story short, we can think of...
by Aaron Gansky | Sep 9, 2013 | Podcast
On this week’s Firsts in Fiction, Steve and I discuss the physicality, the biology, of our characters, and how that adds to their depth and history. Imagining your character’s physicality means thinking about more than their physical appearance alone. Yes, the color...