Let’s talk about character development. Some stories are character-driven. Other stories are driven by worlds. I tend to lean heavily into character building and then balance it out with some world building while I edit. It’s more difficult for me to do with a fully written novel. Still worth it!
The first thing I ask myself is, “Does my character have flaws?” This is one of the first things I look for in my characters. I fall into the perfect character trap all the time. My main character never speaks up. It bothers people, but the truth is, she’s scared to take up space to the point of her own demise. That’s what she’ll have to learn. And I hope my readers are eager walk along that journey with her.
What’s your character’s weakness.
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