Character is the heartbeat of your story. It’s what drives your plot, and helps shape story structure.
But how do you create characters who come alive on the page? How do you make them believable and captivating?
These are questions I hear over and over from my workshop students, on Facebook,in my inbox, and in my DMs.
So, in this episode, I’m answering your most pressing questions about creating rich, textured, fascinating characters.
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Episode at a glance:
[02:28] What makes a character strong and memorable?
[07:33] I feel like the main character in my novel has no depth. How do I bring her to life?
[12:02] How can I make readers like/care about my character?
[17:08] how do you decide whether or not to eliminate a character from a story?
[19:44] What is the proper way to write my character’s thoughts?
Links mentioned in this episode:
Episode 94: 3 Simple Steps to Deeper Character Development
Episode 47: Even Minor Characters Play a Major Role
Episode 69: How To Create Plot Continuity With Character Thought
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