Readers and Characters – Keeping Them Both in Mind

Readers and Characters – Keeping Them Both in Mind

Characters are what connect me to stories as a reader. I want to be pulled into their world and forget about mine.

As a writer, I’m character driven as well. And, since I write in Deep POV, this means I have to “become” my characters while I’m writing. Since I write about characters who are usually very different from me, this can be a challenging task.

Right now, I’m dealing with a character who’s had major health issues, and he’s struggling...