In literature, writers use characterization to teach readers about a character. There are two main elements of characterization: Direct and indirect.

Christi Nogle’s short story collection, The Best of Our Past, the Worst of Our Future, releases in February 2023 from Flame Tree Press. She sat down to answer questions on ghost stories, horror, and the gothic in everyone.

The two building blocks of good fiction are plot structure and character development. To develop your main character, consider who they are, what they want, and what’s keeping them from getting it.

Matthew E. Henry's poetry collection, the Colored page, was released in July 2022 from Sundress Publications. He sat down to answer questions on microaggressions in education, poetry form, and character authenticity.