Day 8 | Fold in Subtle Vulnerability by Lani Diane Rich
Vulnerability is a powerful port of connection between people, and it’s how your reader connects to a character. Show a character’s vulnerability, but express it only in hints, never stating it directly. Lay down vulnerability markers with what your character refuses to talk about.
Lani Diane RichLani Diane Rich is a story expert and NYT bestselling author with twelve novels published by the Big 5. She leads the Year of Writing Magically, a transformational year-long writing program that guides writers from inspiration to completion in a supportive, community-driven space. The Drafting module—running from June 21 to September 6, 2025—is a 12-week immersion designed to help writers build momentum, get words on the page, and bring their stories to life with accountability and joy.
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