Whether you are writing fiction or nonfiction, you have to fully envision the people who populate your writing. This week’s article provides many, many ways to think up the information that will help you flesh out your characters. Let us know what you find rewarding or discouraging about character development.
When I was working on the first draft of my novel I made lists of characteristics for each of my main characters. Despite that, there was one major character I was having trouble seeing. As an exercise I started watching for her on my train rides to work and in crowds. I finally found her in a Land’s End catalog. I clipped out the photo and put it in my journal. Whenever I was having trouble getting at this character on the written page, I could look at her and it helped me fully imagine her personality.–Julie
Thanks, Julie, for this idea. I love thinking of you watching for your character and finding her!
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