When you listen to an audiobook, you are not just hearing a story; you are experiencing it, feeling the characters — their joys and sorrows, trials and triumphs.
T. A. BARRON’S BLOG
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A Conversation About Crafting Unforgettable Characters
At the heart of every remarkable narrative, there lies an essential truth — characters breathe life into the story.
Discover the Beating Heart of Your Story
In the captivating world of storytelling, where words create magic and characters come alive, there is a powerful truth: every story has a beating heart
Unveiling the Transformative Magic of Authenticity in Storytelling
Stories, whether they unfurl under a starlit sky by a crackling campfire, are bound within the weathered pages of a book
Keeping Your Story Boat Afloat
I think about stories I’m working on as little boats that I’m spending time crafting until they are finally shipworthy and ready to sail.
Using Mythology to Write Fantasy: Creating the Merlin Saga
My journey with Merlin began with a dream. And I knew from that moment I had been given a story that had to be told.
All Your Writing Questions, Answered!
Aspiring storytellers often ask me writing questions and for writing advice. I’ve compiled some of the best questions, and my answers, here.
Bringing a Character to Life
Making characters come alive is one of the trickiest, but most important elements of writing.
Nature as a Character
The natural world is not merely a setting, a backdrop for my stories — but a full-blown character.
How to Become a Better Writer Using Villains
Get into the spirit of the spooky season and consider some of the ways villains can improve your writing!