Tag Archives: Character

New Video: M. B. Weston’s Corner: Show, Don’t Tell Using Dialogue

Posted on November 16, 2017 by M. B. Weston

Today we’re talking about how to Show, Don’t Tell in your writing using dialogue, and what better way to illustrate the importance of dialogue than to bring on the character Wilson from Cast Away as a special guest. In this video, I’m … Continue reading →

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Writing: Using Clothing to Develop Character

Posted on November 5, 2017 by M. B. Weston

When it comes to clothing, society wants it both ways. We say “Clothes make the man,” and pay close attention to every article of clothing the rich and famous don on Instagram. Likewise, we say “don’t judge a book by … Continue reading →

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How Agents of Shield’s Lash can help Writers Build Captivating Characters

Posted on September 25, 2017 by M. B. Weston

Conflict turns pages. No one wants to hear about a day in the life of M. B. Weston unless it begins with something like, “I had no idea putting diesel in my Toyota Camry could cause so many problems…” (Yes, … Continue reading →

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Watching Character Develop – M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: 10/01/15

Posted on October 1, 2015 by M. B. Weston

I love it when characters start developing right in front of me as I write them. I’ve been working on the Michael Lodestone urban-fantasy, pulp novella, and I’ve been stuck on a few plot points. I used to let getting … Continue reading →

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Using Character to Fix Plot: M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary 06/11/15

Posted on June 12, 2015 by M. B. Weston

The interplay between plot and character development in a story should be like watching a couple on Dancing with the Stars. It’s so seamless and dazzling that it’s impossible to tell who is leading and who is following. Therefore, it’s only natural … Continue reading →

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Today’s ConNooga Panel Schedule: 03/01/15

Posted on March 1, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Here is today’s ConNooga panel schedule. If I’m not on panels, I will be at the Dark Oak Press and Media table, so please drop by and say hi! Sunday 10:00am – Writing Openings: Character, Setting, and Conflict 01:00pm – … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s ConNooga 2015 Panel Schedule

Posted on February 17, 2015 by M. B. Weston

I have received my panel schedule for ConNooga. If I’m not on panels, I will be at the Dark Oak Press and Media table, so please let drop by and say hi! Friday 1:00pm – Examining the Spiritual in Gaming … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: 02/10/15

Posted on February 11, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Wow… One of my characters in this superhero steampunk story has been lying to me this whole time!!! But first, my writing recap for yesterday: I have reached the point of totally exhaustion. I’ve been up against the wire trying … Continue reading →

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