Sometimes readers dislike a character. Because he or she has no redeeming qualities.

And then there are characters they have a neutral reaction to. They don’t dislike them. But they don’t like them either.

In both cases, readers simply don’t care.

In today’s episode of Writer Unleashed, I’ll explore 5 common character mistakes and how to avoid them to create characters readers care about. So they can’t help but keep reading.

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On today’s episode of Writer Unleashed, we’ll explore how to:

  1. Avoid the stock character
  2. Choose one compelling protagonist
  3. Complicate your character’s desire
  4. Raise the stakes
  5. Create interesting change

Also listen to

Episode 37: Three Questions to Ask Before You Plot Your Story

 

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