Allison Alexander
Writing Characters with the Enneagram, Part Four: The Individualist
An overview of how to create fictional Enneagram Ones, including examples like Kylo Ren, Nebula, and Loki.
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Allison Alexander
- Aug 2
- 5 min
How to Write a Redemption Arc
Learning from two redemption stories from Marvel movies that fall flat and two that arc.
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Allison Alexander
- Jul 19
- 6 min
Writing Characters with the Enneagram, Part Three: The Achiever
An overview of how to create fictional Enneagram Threes, including examples like Vala Mal Doran, Doctor Strange, and Kaz Brekker.
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Allison Alexander
- Jul 5
- 4 min
How to Find Perfect Comp Titles: A Guide for Querying Writers
If you’re confused about what comps are, how to find them, and how to include them in your query letter, read on!
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Allison Alexander
- Jun 28
- 6 min
Writing Characters with the Enneagram, Part Two: The Helper
An overview of how to create fictional Enneagram Twos, including examples like Wonder Woman, Primrose Everdeen, and Boromir.
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Allison Alexander
- Jun 14
- 6 min
Writing Characters with the Enneagram, Part One: The Reformer
An overview of how to create fictional Enneagram Ones, including examples like Captain America, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Galadriel.
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Allison Alexander
- May 31
- 4 min
Beyond Looking in a Mirror: Seven Ways to Describe Your Character's Appearance
Deciding when and how to describe a character’s physical appearance can be a challenge. Here are some tips.
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Allison Alexander
- May 3
- 4 min
Four Tropes to Avoid When Your Villain Has a Disability
Evil characters with health conditions often fall into tired tropes, some that are harmful to the disabled community.
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Allison Alexander
- Apr 19
- 5 min
How to Write a Poetic Myth
Advice from a poet on how to create a myth for your fantasy novel.
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