![]() Part of the high wire act of writing as a Pantser, often the character surprises you and you must do some back hoeing to make it work. Some master novelists make this look easy, but it’s a skill that takes time to refine.Īs a Pantser (one who writes by by the seat of his pants as a process of discovery), I follow Stephen King’s practice of “putting interesting characters in difficult situations and writing to find out what happens.” Regardless the genre, your characters must behave like real people in real-life situations who make mistakes, have regrets, and grow emotionally or spiritually throughout the story. ![]() List your favorite novels, those you can count on one hand, and I’ll bet they have one major thing in common - an unforgettable hero. Need help creating your characters? Click here to download my character arc worksheet.
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