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Tag: Creating characters
How To Create Strong Character Voices
When creating characters we already know we need to make them memorable, interesting, diverse and avoid those nasty stereotypes. However, we also need to consider how we create the characters' voices. We may use words to bring them to life, but those words need to sing with their own unique voices.
How To Avoid Female Stereotypes In Your Novel
So this article has been bumping around in my head for a while. Probably because I’ve read too many books/seen too many movies that left me cringing at the stereotypes/clichés that popped up. Characters should be likable and relatable (unless their purpose is to be the opposite) so throwing in stereotypes that can frustrate, annoy or offend (again, unless that's their purpose) is not helping to encourage people to read your work.
How To Avoid Writing A Mary Sue Character
Several things can drive readers away from your book, and badly developed characters are definitely close to the top of that list. It's not always done intentionally but it's something that can ruin a good story. So, take the time to learn how not to write a Mary Sue-type character.
How To Make Realistic Memorable Characters
Characters are the life breath of your novel so you need to create strong, realistic, memorable characters. You want your readers to connect with them, to cheer for them, to grieve with them...to do that, you need to make realistic, memorable characters.
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