We all save notes in the corners of our minds. People or events that spark our imaginations to work.
The best lies have a grain of truth. Art is no different. It is a lie that looks back at the truth.
To build real characters, use real people, or parts of them atleast. A template to start from then tweak as your story grows. How someone in your life walks, or talks or even how their presence fills a room. It is all starting points for your character to evolve from. It all already there inside of you. Just let it into your work.
Your characters will be more organic and honest. An illusion your reader is less likely to question.
We all save notes in the corners of our minds. People or events that spark our imaginations to work.
The best lies have a grain of truth. Art is no different. It is a lie that looks back at the truth.
To build real characters, use real people, or parts of them atleast. A template to start from then tweak as your story grows. How someone in your life walks, or talks or even how their presence fills a room. It is all starting points for your character to evolve from. It all already there inside of you. Just let it into your work.
Your characters will be more organic and honest. An illusion your reader is less likely to question.
Get to writing!
Steven Lost