Category Archives: Characters

Real characters

Posted on April 27, 2021 by knlistman

The difference between being believable and being realistic may not be that different between works of fantasy and novels about “real life.” Books about life as we know it are often not realistic but contain an adrenaline-charged or romanticized version … Continue reading →

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Don’t let your main character get away

Posted on March 16, 2021 by knlistman

One item that agents and editors expect—or demand—is that the author provides enough about the main character to draw in the reader from the very beginning. They don’t want a detailed description of appearance, education or employment. However, the text … Continue reading →

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I’d like you to meet my newest character

Posted on December 14, 2020 by knlistman

Are you tentative about introducing new characters? Afraid that too much attention in creating newcomers will allow them to overshadow your main characters? A variety of decisions must be made: How fast to introduce characters, how much detail to give, … Continue reading →

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