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
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
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
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
Behind most great characters there is likely a great character biography in the author’s fiercely guarded keep. If not, that author has an amazing memory—we hope. In this article, you’ll learn what a character bio is, why you should create
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