Develop Compelling Characters (Step 2 of 11)
Crafting well-rounded and compelling characters is vital in literary fiction. Create characters with unique backgrounds, motivations, and complexities. Consider their desires, flaws, and inner conflicts. Through authentic characterization, readers can connect emotionally with your story.
Tip: Conduct character interviews or write character profiles to delve into their backstory and motivations, enhancing their depth and relatability.
There are a number of character types in fiction, but the two most important are the protagonist and the antagonist. These can also appear in various forms, like the moral protagonist, the fallible hero, the antihero, the deuteragonist or sidekick, the foil, the likable villain, and the hated villain. For a more detailed explanation of each of these characters read the following:
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