This section of the guidebook aims to provide methods for creating characters that the reader will root for and remember long after they turn the final page.

We'll be covering several topics that get into how you can breathe a character to life through the words you type. How to establish empathy so that your readers feel invested in their journey. How to make use of every page and create scenes that not only drive the plot forward but also reveal more information about your character.

Of the three pillars that make a story—character, setting, and plot—I would vote character as being the most important to get right. A bland setting with good characters is more appealing to read for most people than an interesting setting with flat characters. It is the characters and their unique outlook, their backstories, struggles, and choices, that propel a story forward and give the reader a reason to care in the first place.

What does it matter that a war is breaking out if you don't care about a single character in danger? What impact are the stakes going to hold if the reader could care less whether the characters live or die?

Establishing strong characters worthy of starring in your story is a crucial step in crafting a successful book. Allow me to share a few tips on how you might accomplish this!