The Christian Writer

Spreading God’s Truth to the World One Story at a Time

Tag: characters

  • The Goal

    What does your MC want more than anything else in the world? What is the prize at the end of their quest? What is the finish line at the end of the race? What do they hope will be the result of their mission?

  • How to Write an Antagonist

    Today, we’re going to talk about the single most important supporting character in your story… the antagonist. They are one of the main reasons the story is even happening, so it’s vital that you get this character right.

  • The Truth vs. The Lie

    Today, I’m going to be talking about two of the most important elements in a Flat Arc story… the Truth and the Lie. Now, if you’ve read my Positive Change Arc series, you probably already know a bit about these elements. But, in a Flat Arc story, the Truth and the Lie take slightly different…

  • The Flat Arc Protagonist

    Is your main character a Flat Arc who generally believes the Truth despite the opposition around them? If so, how do you keep them from being a goody-two-shoes? How do you make them relatable and realistic?

  • The Face You See: A Novella

    If you’ve been following me on YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook, you already know that I recently finished another story! My sister and I actually worked on this as a joint effort, since she was the one who came up with the idea. While I’ve been referring to it as a short story, it’s technically a…

  • How to Write a Contagonist

    Today, we’re going to talk about contagonists. While you might be unfamiliar with this term, by the end of this post, you’ll probably realize that the contagonist is actually a quite common character in fiction.

  • Intro to Flat Arcs

    Today, we’re starting a new series on Flat Arcs. If you’ve been following my Positive Change Arc series, some of the terms I use in this Flat Arc series might sound familiar to you, but I’ll try to explain them thoroughly for any new readers.

  • How to Write a Sidekick Character

    Today, we’re talking about writing sidekick characters, using examples from both the Bible and fictional books and movies. Sidekicks are fun to write, but they aren’t just there to crack jokes… they can actually go much deeper.

  • The Positive Change Arc Resolution

    Today, we’re going to be talking about the Positive Change Arc Resolution. While this is the last plot point in a Positive Change Arc, it matters just as much as any of the others. Since the Resolution is the last thing your readers will see, they will remember if you messed it up. So stay…

  • How to Write a Mentor Character

    Today, we’re going to be looking at what makes a good mentor character. I’ll be using several different examples from the Bible, so be sure to take a look at the passages for yourself.