• Published by Rebecca Dolence on May 31, 2026

    Dwarves dwell in mountains or underground, and are gifted craftsmen.

  • Published by Rebecca Dolence on May 20, 2026

    When you concentrate on your character’s behavioral patterns, you’ll learn what motivates them, how they make decisions, and purposely put them in situations they wish…

  • Published by Rebecca Dolence on April 30, 2026

    The Golem, a mystical being, born out of Jewish folklore, made from earth and clay. It’s brought to life by a human trying to imitate…

  • Published by Rebecca Dolence on April 17, 2026

    In this article, we examine how discovering your writing superpower reveals your authenticity and your ability to relate to readers.

  • Published by Rebecca Dolence on March 31, 2026

    The Hellhound is a supernatural phantom dog whose sole duty is to protect the Underworld

  • Published by Rebecca Dolence on March 14, 2026

    In this article, we examine the multi-facets of a character, specifically by analyzing the concepts of core values versus toxic traits. Writers can then begin…

  • Published by Rebecca Dolence on February 27, 2026

    Lady in White is more than a ghost.

  • Published by Rebecca Dolence on February 15, 2026

    In this article, we explore the myriad options in creating characters from the most obvious of places-your surroundings.

  • Published by Rebecca Dolence on January 30, 2026

    Brigid, Celtic pagan goddess

  • Published by Rebecca Dolence on December 15, 2025

    In this article, I peel back the character layers of Elphaba, or the green-skinned woman nicknamed, Elphie, in the 2024 movie Wicked. By examining the…

  • Published by Rebecca Dolence on November 30, 2025

    Gryla, Iceland's Queen of Christmas

  • Published by Rebecca Dolence on October 31, 2025

    The Morrigan, the Celtic Goddess of Death

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Finding trusted readers and coaches is a must for writers learning how to advance their work. Rebecca is a pro with a deep understanding of character development, a broad knowledge of how plots are structured, and plenty of empathy for writers working through the many challenges posed by pesky manuscripts.

-Malayna Evans, Author of The Jagger Jones Series and Neferura