Tag Archives: character development

Being Thankful for the Thankless

Posted on November 15, 2011 by hawleywood40

When people ask me what I do at work, I usually just respond with “I do computer stuff for a university.” For most, that is more than enough detail. Let’s be honest. If you’re talking to a firefighter or a pilot, a … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Learned From My “Song of Ice and Fire” Addiction

Posted on August 17, 2011 by hawleywood40

Everyone knows that part of becoming a better writer is reading.  Over the years, even during my losing battles with writer’s block, I’ve kept that part of the bargain. I can’t remember a time since I was 10 years old … Continue reading →

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Writing as Life: Learn, Live, Hope

Posted on July 15, 2011 by hawleywood40

Today, Hawleyville brings you a guest post from writer and fellow Life-Lister Diana Ligaya. As a fiction writer, Diana has wonderful insight into how the “goals” we create for our characters as we develop them and their storylines relate to our own … Continue reading →

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On Sketching Jay and Jill

Posted on June 30, 2011 by hawleywood40

As I’ve delved into various blogs and writer’s resources, I’ve seen a lot of commentary on the character sketch. Some writers just jot notes down on their characters’ personality and appearance as thoughts hit them. Others create whole mini-stories involving … Continue reading →

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Character Sketch – Jill

Posted on June 22, 2011 by hawleywood40

Last week, I posted a character sketch of Jay AKA Man-Whore, one of the two main characters in “The Naked Man-Whore Chronicles.” The other main character is Jill -last name still to be determined. In her early 30’s, Jill is … Continue reading →

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Character Sketch – The Man-Whore

Posted on June 13, 2011 by hawleywood40

I’ve decided that in addition to my usual rants and rambles, I’m going to use this blog as a place to share the adventure of writing The Man-Whore Chronicles. These posts will be more mind-dumping and a lot less refinement … Continue reading →

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I Love This Bar …

Posted on June 8, 2011 by hawleywood40

… but you’ll never catch me writing just after I visit it. I was doomed from a young age to lusting after the Hemingway life. In college, my fellow English/writing major friends and I idolized the concept of “life as … Continue reading →

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Reading in the Moment

Posted on June 2, 2011 by hawleywood40

I’m often guilty of forgetting to live in the moment. Instead of being fully present, I’m counting down the minutes to the weekend, making a to-do list, or plotting out a story. I try to be in the here and now, … Continue reading →

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