In creative
writing, three-dimensional characters are the most interesting. To
create believable fictional characters that grab hold of readers'
interest, it's wise to conduct a character interview. Go to character
development questions.
Names are crucial in
character development. So much so that many writers spend months
determining the best name for their main character and secondary
characters. The quality of your character sometimes depends on the name.
Go to character
names.
Readers have to understand
the character's motivation. Without a clear understanding of the reasons
characters do ABC, readers will lose interest in your story. Go to character
motivation.
The
different type of characters in your novel is what makes your story
compelling. Readers love to love protagonists and love to hate
antagonists. Go to characters
in a novel
to learn about different character traits.