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Category: Character Development

Great Character Names with examples. NancyCWalker.com is written over an image of a sunset with a silhouette of a person walking with a backpack.

How Etymology and Phonetics Make Great Character Names

Posted on January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 by Nancy C. Walker

Great character names don’t just happen. There is a science behind them. This article explains how etymology and phonetics plays a role in character names.

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Villain Mirrors Hero with examples. NancyCWalker.com is written over an image of a man in silhouette looking out over a lake at dusk.

Villain Mirrors Hero: How to Make the Conflict Internal

Posted on January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 by Nancy C. Walker

When the villain is random, the stakes feel external. When they mirror the hero, the stakes become internal. This article explores how.

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Flat Change Arcs with examples. NancyCWalker.com is written over an image of a sunset with a silhouette of a person walking with a backpack.

Flat Change Arcs and how to use one

Posted on October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 by Nancy C. Walker

What are character arcs? How do you use them? This article discusses what flat change arcs are and how to use them. – with examples.

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When I was a child, I wouldn’t stop reading. This developed an active imagination and a creative soul. My passion eventually led me to continue my education with a BA in English Language and Literature, and an MFA in Creative Writing. My education also developed my interest in teaching. Now I share my passion for all things creative with others through my books, live streams, and website. 

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