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Freed From Behind The Paywall: Five Ways To Bring Your Characters To Life

How to shape the clay of the people in your book and make them really breathe.

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Tim Lott
Oct 17, 2024
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Trying to create convincing characters is one of the hardest parts of writing.

However, these five simple tips will help make your characters come to life.

They might even start to walk around a bit and mumble a few words.

  1. Give Them Contradictions.

It is often pointed out that drama relies on conflict. Conflict, however,…

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