LIZORAE

People are always hyping up likeable characters. You'll see lists on how to make a character more likeable. How to encourage readers to adore your characters. How to let readers root for your characters.  But is making your character likeable important? Is it really as necessary as it seems?  Let's get to!  What is likeability?  The first thing you need to know is what  likeability is. Google defines it as: "pleasant, friendly, easy to like." It's true, but broad. When it comes to books, who does the character need to be pleasant and friendly to? Who needs to easily like them -- the characters or the readers?  Here's the most common criterias. These are all valid ways of choosing likeability, but I'll be judging them on how necessary they are to a reader's experience.  The readers should like them in real life.  Importance Rating: Low For a character to be likeable in this way, the reader wouldn't mind going out of hot chocolate and cake with t...

Authors need to read. It's a necessity of writing. While books are the best option for authors, you also need to take some hints from other mediums. Like movies, TV shows and video games.  Also, webcomics. I haven't read many physical comics, but I've tasted tonnes of webcomics. There's a goldmine on Webtoon, but you can also find some individual sites that hold absolute gems.  So here's a list of webcomics I love.  Let's get to!  Disclaimer: The information in this post is correct as of the time it is written. It may not be constant.    1. The Silver Eye  by Laura Hollingsworth Status: Incomplete Genre: Fantasy Action-Adventure Official Description: Two rival royal families are always at odds. The conflict reaches a point where one child king, Apen, sacrifices himself and his country to prevent another war. This leads to some disastrous consequences. The story follows his journey to try to set things right, and if he’s going to do so, he has to wor...

Music. Curtain. Lights.  Fancy Dude: Oh, the fire in my bosom, the beating in my chest, the pan to my cakes. Scarf Girl: What is it, my love? Fancy Dude: I've been thinking about what I'm about to ask you long and hard. I have debated and quarrelled with the inner beings of our selves for years on end. *faraway look* Scarf Girl: Yes, my love? Fancy Dude: *kneels* Will you eat fried chicken with me? *applause* What was that? Only an example of character chemistry! (Albeit, not a great one.) That's right, folks. It's the long promised post on character chemistry. I've been talking about this since December, so it's about time. Let's get to! What's character chemistry anyway?  Character chemistry is the interaction between characters. It doesn't matter whether the relationship between them is platonic or romantic, nor how many characters are interacting. It happens whenever there is interaction. Between lovers, coworkers, family, friends, pets, etc. Y...

Transcript -  Finding Your Writing Voice THE FOUR STEPS: Forget what school taught you. Type however you want. Ignore spelling and grammar if you want to. Type how you talk. Bring proper spelling and grammar back. TIPS: Write often. Experiment with different styles. Listen to yourself talk. Your voice is important and unique!