As I commented to this blogger, I think a well-developed character is the MOST important part of a really good story. When I think about books that fully engage me, that leave me wanting more, the unifying characteristic is that they have good characters. As I writer, I would/do want to emulate and create this, and I wanted to share this blogger’s thoughts on what makes a well-developed character.
What do you think makes a book or story engaging? Think about the last one you were sad to put down – what made it hard to finish?
Update:
More thoughts on character development
You’ve all heard me say “I didn’t think the characters were well-developed” in a book review before, and I’ve gotten a request to tell you just what that means. It entails the character having qualities that
Of course I would love to tell you, and if you ever find yourself disagreeing with me over a character’s development, you can see if what you require for well-development is the same as what I require.
My Well-Development Checklist
– The character has a well-developed background. This might include family members (deceased or living doesn’t matter), friends, special interests, or special talents.
– The character has a set appearance. I can envision them in my head.
– The character has a distinct personality. They have certain likes/dislikes, special interests, and personal taste in many categories.
– The character makes me feel emotions. Whether I’m annoyed at them or sad for them, they…
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