So you’ve got a novel you’ve started on, and it’s got tons of characters. You want the reader to know as much as they possibly can about what’s going on, so instead of having everything happening in front of one protagonist, you’ve split up the action between five different characters that can more realistically witness … Continue reading »
It’s not uncommon for authors to try to make characters original in ways that most people hadn’t thought of. “I want my protagonist to be a cynical of the type of story they’re in,” perhaps. Or “I want her to be a sociopath who doesn’t empathize with others and has no moral code,” or “I … Continue reading »
You open a book you just found on the shelf at your local bookstore. The summary in the inside cover intrigues you and you’re eager to see if it lives up to all the praise on the book jacket. You begin reading and find it enjoyable. The characters are likable and relatable, and there’s enough … Continue reading »