by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills
One of the challenges of creating memorable characters is to choose traits opposite to our own. We know how we react and respond in various situations, making the story easier to craft. But that doesn’t mean we have produced the best character. Writing what we know is an excellent choice when we are sharpening our tools—practicing for publication. The process helps us develop our voice, learn fiction writing techniques, walk through critiques, and add to our training of establishing ourselves as a writer.
When we’ve practiced and perfected our writing muscles, the time comes to stretch and expand our stories. How do we think outside the box to treat our readers to the unusual, quirky, loveable, and sometimes detestable?
