January - The Month of Characters!

My previous blog was quite focused on the basics of creating and noting the characters in your novel, but throughout January I'm going to be focusing on the other essential aspects writers need to consider, such as:

* How do I think up names and background for my characters?
* What makes a Character believable?
* How do I add more depth to my Character/s?
* What makes them likeable / un-likeable
* How can I get readers to empathise with my Character/s?
* How many is too many?
* Can I create a controversial Character?
* What stereotypes work and what ones don't?


So, character trouble? Let the month of Character writing begin!

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