When introducing characters in your novel, everyone says to...

When introducing characters in your novel, everyone says to avoid an infodump– that unsavory block of text where you throw a wall of description and backstory at a reader. Here are a few tips to avoid infodump:

Pepper in description and details as the story unfolds, whether through narration and dialogue. A few nods to a character’s habits or favorite things or even a glimpse of their past can be revealed through a quick conversation.“I swear, I didn’t lose the prophecy!” Maria wrings her hand...