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The Ice Cream Test: Adding Flavor To Your Characters

The Ice Cream Test

Ever feel like your characters are a little flat? They just go through the motions you set for them without much personality. When I run into this problem I use the Ice Cream Test.

Posted byAlicia GaileFebruary 16, 2017February 18, 2017Posted inWritingTags:character building, editing, first draft, ice cream, Novel Writing, outlining, process, storytelling, writing tips10 Comments on The Ice Cream Test: Adding Flavor To Your Characters
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