Sometimes developing your characters takes a lot of effort and thinking power. Other times, they emerge practically fully formed. Have you ever watched your character’s own internal forces duke it out for control over the story? Or wondered how to dig even deeper into their psychology? You might want to think about developing characters with …
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In a memorable story, the main character is not the person they were at the start by the end. In fact, their development is part of what keeps readers engaged and invested. Plottr’s Character Arc template will help you take characters from Selfish Jerks to Romantic Jakes. In this article, we’ll cover what a character …
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Each of us has a fully rounded and unique personality. It’s what determines our traits, quirks, sense of humor, and how we react to challenges. But when it comes to creating characters, imbuing them with complexity is easier said than done. That’s where the Big 5 Personality Traits, also known as the Five-Factor Model (FFM), …
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As the heart and soul of your story, characters need to captivate readers with their goals, motivations, and conflicts. You want your readers to root for them — or against them — and stay invested enough to stick around. But how can you create such compelling characters without feeling overwhelmed? Plottr’s Goal, Motivation, Conflict Character …
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