… includes quotes about writing, links to articles about writing, and anything else writing-related the blog manager deems important enough to share. Please use the Ask for questions and/or suggestions regarding this blog. All posted graphics made by sy5starplaty unless otherwise stated.Tumblr (3.0; @stirtheplot)http://stirtheplot.tumblr.com/Character Planning: A Little About Backstories and Inner Demons: Your main character needs to...http://stirtheplot.tumblr.com/post/50492647444http://stirtheplot.tumblr.com/post/50492647444Wed, 15 May 2013 22:38:26 +1000characterscharacterisationcharacterizationwritingwriting tipsprocrastinatingwritersblog.com5 Tips For Constructing Characters: Create a detailed character profile. 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