“My doubts stand in a cirlce around every word, I see them before I see the word, but what then! I do not see th word at all, I invent it.” -Franz Kafka, Diaries: 1910–1923

Perfection — creates a still image, unchanged by time or space. Perfection reminds me of symmetry —evoking a feeling of utter beauty, perfect dimensions, organization, and clean lines. It evokes peace, and then it destroys it.

How do you create characters? How do you make these fictional people feel real? As part of my writing series, I want to publish some resources and ideas for the creative process. Here, I will be focusing on creative ideation and character development through archetypes and journaling.