Writing Tips: 18 Simple Ways to Create Memorable Characters
Are you looking for ways to bring your characters to three-dimensional life? Do you have an idea for a character but just aren’t sure how to get started in introducing her in your story? Do you wish you had a road map to character creation?
You’re not alone. Creating characters who readers will fall in love with seems like a daunting task. But, it doesn’t have to be!
I’d like to share what I’ve learned about creating memorable characters. I’ve been writing novels for over a decade, and continue to charge forward with a burning desire to create fictional worlds and characters that teach me about life, love, loss, friendship, and everything in between. With each new character, I learn something extremely valuable in the creation process. I'd like to share that with you.
Here’s what you can expect with this book. I’ll focus on 18 simple ways to create memorable characters.
We’ll explore how to: • Brainstorm with power • Get into your character's head • Introduce characters using a surefire system • Create well-rounded, three-dimensional people with whom your readers will fall in love. • Craft a back story, traits, flaws, problems, fears, wants, purposes, surprises, tension, and epiphanies, among other important elements.
By the end of this book, you should be able to answer the following questions about each of your main characters: • What is her goal? • What is standing in the way of her achieving that goal? • What is her weakness? • What is her greatest strength? • What is her big takeaway from the struggles she encounters? • How has she changed from the beginning to the end of the story?
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The goal of this book is to give you 18 ways to help you get started immediately to create a memorable character who will help take your story to the great height it deserves. So, if you’re ready, let’s get started.
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Suzie Carr is a contemporary novelist, podcaster on the Lesbian Talk Show, avid blogger, and Director of Membership for the Golden Crown Literary Society. When she's not writing, conducting hands-on research, exercising, or blending a green smoothie concoction, she's likely engaged in the sweet memory of her beloved boxers, Sunshine and Bumblebee, enjoying a few giggles over their funny antics and embracing their loving spirit as they undeniably watch over her from the Rainbow Bridge.
Whether it's writing fiction books about love and life, inspiring new authors, advocating for LGBT equality and animal welfare or blogging about community awareness, positive living, taking action and inspiration, Suzie remains passionate in her beliefs!
Suzie's love for the written word started back when she was a child. She enjoyed visiting the library every Saturday to spend hours reading. Books quickly became a constant companion to her and remained as such throughout her childhood.
Soon after graduating from Rhode Island College, Suzie wrote her first novel, The Fiche Room, a coming-of-age novel about two women falling in love. Over the years The Fiche Room grew from its humble e-book origins to an Amazon Kindle best seller receiving glowing reviews. Her upcoming novel, The Pet Boutique, revisits with Emma, Haley, and Goldie from The Fiche Room as they join a new cast of characters in their cameo roles.
With twelve bestsellers on Amazon Kindle, Suzie continues to enjoy writing about the beauty of love and life.
Suzie Carr believes strongly in giving back to the community. She donates a portion of book sale proceeds to the Hearts United for Animals.