Allison AlexanderJun 1, 20234 minWritingBeyond Looking in a Mirror: Seven Ways to Describe Your Character's AppearanceDeciding when and how to describe a character’s physical appearance can be a challenge. Here are some tips.
Allison AlexanderMay 4, 20234 minWritingFour Tropes to Avoid When Your Villain Has a DisabilityEvil characters with health conditions often fall into tired tropes, some that are harmful to the disabled community.
Allison AlexanderApr 20, 20235 minWritingHow to Write a Poetic MythAdvice from a poet on how to create a myth for your fantasy novel.
Allison AlexanderApr 6, 20234 minWritingHow to Write an Unlikeable ProtagonistReaders can enjoy a story without wanting to be the protagonist’s best friend.