How Do You Create Believable Fiction Characters?
Learn how to bring your characters to life in a way which will keep readers hooked, no matter what the genre. Good characters are central to any story, no matter the word count. It is through them that your story will be told; their actions and reactions which will move the plot forward. That said it is important not to have too many characters, or at least not ones who are central to the story and therefore introduced in depth. If you insist on revealing every minute detail about characters that only appear briefly, readers are likely switch off, even when the character turns out to be a key player. The best idea is probably to introduce your main character or characters early and build up the detail of their lives by degree, while at the same time introducing the supporting cast slowly so as not to overwhelm. When you have decided on who your main character is going to be, you must give them a name. Do not underestimate the power of names; it is something which will most likely creat