Cramming in Characters: Overloads & Overwhelms Readers

A common first-chapter problem is introducing too many characters in the first scene. This can also be a problem for later scenes. The Problem Readers feel as if they’ve entered a gala with names thrown at them. People can keep track of around three characters at a time. Readers become confused and forget the many characters’ […]

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