To Be Known by Ophelia . It’s hard to explain what I felt about this post, but it’s just… so true, so poignant, and beautiful. I hope you ...

Posts of the Week! 1:13:18 Edition: Writing Characters, Writing Reviews, and Other Written Things of Beauty

Alexa Mintah

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To Be Known by Ophelia. It’s hard to explain what I felt about this post, but it’s just… so true, so poignant, and beautiful. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 😊

Blazing a Trail by Audrey Caylin @ Rebellious Writing. It is so hard to find clean YA these days; often, it really seems like all you have to choose from are books filled with “extra content.” But that’s why, if it does matter to us, we really do have to stand up for it. That’s something I have to keep reminding myself and keep trying to do better at.

How To Write The Perfect Book Review (And Not Eat A Brick Wall In Terror Of The Process) by Cait @ Paper Fury. If you have not read it, read it. Because, at the very least, it will at least entertain you at how incredibly insane the process of being a book reviewer can be. Of course, it’s also fun, or else we wouldn’t do it… but it is insane.

The Gift of Empathy by Mrs. Shannon Dittemore @ GoTeenWriters. This is another one that I don’t really know what to say about it, only that it’s so important and so true. Writing does give us empathy, and it's a vital trait to have in writing and in our daily lives.

I’m Getting Out of My Own Way by Amanda Rose. A powerful truth to fight against self-doubt and do the thing the God has called you to. So good.

Who Would Be Your YA Fictional Nemesis by Epic Reads. Because this quiz is really fun. Also, I got someone from Red Queen. Spoiler if you haven’t read it, but yeah.

Writing Characters 101: Emotional Plausibility – Background by Intuitive Writing Guide. One of my favorite happenings in a story is when I understand why a character does the things they do and I empathize with their emotions. This post is a great place to start with making sure you’re doing that.

When a Writer Actually Writers by Keturah. Her guest post on GoTeenWriters! It’s so good; the simple act of writing really does grow us as writers. And when we make it consistent, things just seem to start happening. Almost like magic. 😊

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Well, that's it for this week! Tell me, what are your top character writing tips? How do you write the perfect book review? Haha, can't wait to hear from you and I'll see you in the comment section!

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