Most writers feel attached to their protagonists which can make them blind to just how bland or 2D their main character appears to the reader. Heck, even if you are completely unattached to your protagonist it doesn’t mean you’ve got him or her fleshed out. Here are four tips to get you started!
Lingo of a Conman: Writing a Realistic Con Artist
One cannot create a realist con artist without knowing how to speak like one. But a confidence man from 1862 will be more likely to use different terms than a modern day grifter. Here is my quick guide to the lingo of conmen. Confidence man, Conman, Con artist, or Grifter Conman is the short and... Continue Reading →
The Art of Persuasion: Writing a Realistic Con Artist
To write an effective con man you have to know how to make them persuasive. But even if your best puppy dog eyes aren’t persuasive, how are you going to write a persuasive con artist? Never fear! I have some resources to help you sound more persuasive.