From Edie: Sarah Sally Hamer helps writers discover why some character deaths leave readers heartbroken while others fall flat. Learn how to write meaningful loss that creates lasting emotional impact.
Why Some Character Deaths Break Readers' Hearts—and Others Don't
by Sarah Sally Hamer @SarahSallyHamer
Because sometimes the character isn't the problem.
Let's talk about character deaths for a minute.
Writers remove characters from stories all the time, and honestly, the temptation is real. If a character is creating complications, tangling relationships, or making the plot harder to manage, sending them off can feel like a clean solution.
