From Edie: Why do readers stop believing characters? Zena Dell Lowe shares why writers should never make smart characters act dumb for the sake of the plot, and discover how character consistency strengthens tension, credibility, and reader trust.
Why Writers Should Never Make Smart Characters Act Dumb
by Zena Dell Lowe @ZenaDellLowe
Have you ever been watching a show where a character does something so obviously wrong that you actually say out loud, “Wait… what are you doing!?”
