Episode 4 - How do you create characters?

Update: 2020-08-25

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“They [characters] are the gateway through which readers access the story and the world, and if they are uninteresting or not clearly defined, then chances are readers won’t buy in, no matter how detailed of a world or compelling of a plot you’ve created.” – Keith Hayden

In this episode, Keith talks about the challenge of creating realistic and culturally recognizable characters in 2020.

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