Showing posts with label The Dilemma of too many characters in your novel. Show all posts
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Wednesday, April 25, 2018

The Dilemma of Too Many Characters in Your Novel


by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills

The novel is finished. The writer inhales a breath of satisfaction. Now is the time to begin the editing process. But midway through, a dose of reality hits hard. The story has so many characters that it’s difficult to keep track of their names and the roles they play. 

While the problem may look bewildering, there is a solution, and the story will be stronger by implementing the following suggestions.