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February 10, 2017
How to Write Great Antagonists
Today’s video is the third in the character series, and it discusses how to craft a compelling antagonist. Here’s a quick summary. There are three basic things you need to do for antagonists:
Demonstrate their power. Whether your antagonist is a killer shark or an enemy general, you need to showcase why the hero should be terrified of them.
Explain their motivation. Why is your antagonist doing what they’re doing? Sharks need to eat. The enemy general may believe your protagonist’s nation needs to be cleansed from the earth because they are an affront to his god. Whatever the motivation is, make sure the reader understands it clearly. This will help them understand the villain, even as they come to hate them.
(Optional) Give them a Character Arc. Most great antagonists have a character arc. They change and grow over the course of a book (or series). The example Chris uses in the video is Darth Vader, but you can apply it to almost any memorable antagonist. How about Loki from The Avengers? The next time you watch Thor 2, consider how he changes by the end.
For more details and further explanation, check out the video below!
February 8, 2017
The Complete Void Wraith Trilogy Released on Amazon
The Complete Void Wraith Trilogy has been released on Amazon! Get all three Void Wraith books (Destroyer, Void Wraith, and Eradication) in one volume. In addition, the ebook will be on sale for $2.99 through Valentine’s Day (February 14th)! Get your copy now!
January 28, 2017
How to Write A Great Protagonist
What makes for a great protagonist and how can you create one? This week’s video is the second in Chris’s series on the craft of writing. In it he discusses how a main character’s development throughout the course of a story can make for a great protagonist. Watch the video for more details!
January 20, 2017
How to Write Great Characters
Looking for tips on writing great characters that are compelling and believable? Great characters, even side characters, can help capture and hold reader attention. In this video, Chris talks about a quick way to get started when creating a new character. Watch the video for more details!
January 14, 2017
Focus on Today
This week Chris addresses the power of focus in his newest video. Specifically, he talks about focusing on today, not yesterday or tomorrow, to work towards your goals. Check it out below!
January 7, 2017
Are Goals Worthless?
With the start of New Year’s resolutions for many, in this video Chris asks if it is worth setting goals even with a high chance for failure. He talks about a set of steps that will help you set achievable goals and actually reach them. Watch the video below to learn more:
December 30, 2016
2016 Earnings Report
Curious about how much money you can make as a self published author? In this week’s video, Chris breaks down exactly how much money he makes from his books on various platforms throughout the year, and how much of that money he gets to take home. You’ll also see trends for how well his different types of books do and what effect release date has on sales. Check out the details below:
December 9, 2016
Motivation: Your Finger Painting Sucks
How can you use criticism to succeed when you get discouraged?
In today’s video, Chris offers up some advice for when reality sets in: Your finger painting sucks, but it doesn’t have to! Watch the video below for more.
The Author Stories Podcast Writer’s Workshop #12 Featuring Chris Fox
Hank Garner recently interviewed Chris on the Author Stories Podcast Writer’s Workshop #12. Highlights include:
Streamlining the writing process.
Managing time as a self employed author.
Tracking writing to improve efficiency.
Methods for plotting fiction novels.
Writing as a career and a business.
Balancing writing as a passion and making a living at it.
Check out the interview on the Author Stories Podcast!
December 7, 2016
Six Figure Author Released on Audible
Six Figure Author, book 5 in the Write Faster, Write Smarter series is now available on Audible.
Sell Books the Smart Way – Listen on Audible now!
