Obsessions & Observations

on character building

Sally Gray, as Storm Riordan, in the 1949 film, Obsession

Hi friends, a few quick announcements:

I’m now opening registration to the general public for my upcoming 3 in 90 workshops. Please note that today (Monday) is the final day to take advantage of the early bird deal. You get all three workshops for $100. These are really lively and productive sessions. I hope you can join us! Go HERE for more information and to sign up.

Reminder that my month-long Flash Immersion Extravaganza begins this Thursday, February 1st! This is totally free and accessible to paid subscribers. Please consider upgrading if you’ve not already. I have fun things (and a few surprises) planned!

Would you like to write with me in the Himalayas in March, 2025? I’m gauging interest in this before I commit to it. Click HERE for more information.

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In flash fiction, we have very few words to really develop our characters. That doesn’t mean character development should take a back seat, however. It does mean that we have to be all the more skilled in creating fully developed characters as succinctly as possible. 

There are various ways to develop character, quickly and powerfully. But for today, let’s look at conveying our character’s inner world.