Category Archives: Fictional Character Development

Pharmaceuticals and Gambling Addictions

Posted on October 22, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

One of the more important lessons writers learn as they define and refine the art of writing is that the flaws in the characters they create are what make those characters more interesting to the reader. And those particular character … Continue reading →

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Walking Corpse Syndrome

Posted on July 23, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

I admit that both my wife and I love to watch some of the medical thrillers and police procedural shows on television. We record them and, when time permits, we take a break from life and immerse ourselves into the … Continue reading →

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Do Fictional Characters Evolve or Is It the Writer?

Posted on March 26, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

When developing a fictional character, there are several methods that writers can use. The first thing that usually happens, however, is that writers picture a person in their minds and that first impression of a character often sticks with them … Continue reading →

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