This week – older content on character. I hope it helps!

Voice

Voice is such an important aspect of character so here are a few of these posts:

• Voice and tone
• What is voice?
• Avoid headhopping

Backstory

Backstory is one of the key elements to creating a rich and compelling character:

All these great characters – including some real flaws.

• Character motivations and backstories
• What your character knows

Character-driven

I believe all great stories are character-driven. Here are a few of my arguments on that subject:

• Building characters
• Goals and desires
• Making your characters suffer
• 8 character questions
• Connecting with character
• Character or plot?

Antagonists

A great antagonist isn’t a “villain”, flatly evil. A great antagonist has a sympathetic virtue:

• Antagonists think they are the heroes

I do hope this short links help you find what you need!!