Ten Shun!
What is a fictional character? It is a sincere approximation of a real person. Sincere, because it has to actually reflect the view of the writer as to an aspect of human nature. Approximation because a real peson would be impossible to depict. They are simply too complex. It would take an impossible gifted writer forever to create a ‘real’ person.
So we make do with what we can. Here are some tips on the creation of character, taken from my forthcoming book, ‘The One Thing You Need To Know About Writing a Novel’.
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