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Aimee Hardy Shane McKnight Aimee Hardy Shane McKnight

Character as a Haunted House

What if your character was a haunted house? In this evocative metaphor, Aimee Hardy explores how to build emotional depth and complexity by layering secrets, fears, and façades into character development.

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Paula Messina Shane McKnight Paula Messina Shane McKnight

You Want Me to Spend Time with You?

For a character to keep readers invested, flaws are fine as long as they're presented effectively. This article explores how character development, contrasts, and redeeming qualities can make even the most unlikable characters worth following to the end.

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