Last month Josiah, Hope, and Brandon tackled parents in fiction—this month, Josiah, Rolena Hatfield, and Daeus Lamb are taking a look at the other end of the spectrum with child characters. They discuss how children are typically portrayed in fiction and give tips for writing children realistically.
What helps you get into the mind of a child when writing child characters? Let us know in the comments!
Show notes:
- Last month's episode covering parents in fiction (https://storyembers.org/se-podcast-24-how-to-write-realistic-parents/)
- Rose Sheffler's article "Stop Pretending Children Don't Exist in Your Story World" (https://storyembers.org/stop-pretending-children-dont-exist-in-your-story-world/)
- Comment on this episode on our blog (https://storyembers.org/se-podcast-25-writing-realistic-children/)
Music credits:
Legendary - Purple Planet Music (https://www.purple-planet.com/)