![]() ![]() If your character is gorgeous, talented, a genius, compassionate, and good with animals, odds are you’re writing a Mary Sue* or a Gary Stu*. “No one is perfect” is a common saying that applies doubly to fiction. ![]() Once you get the reader hooked and caring, you can confidently pull them through the story to its very end. Writing round characters is the best way into your readers’ hearts. For example, they may start out insecure and cynical, and end up learning their worth and becoming more confident and authentic. They start out with characteristic A, and by the end of the story, they’re on a different point on the spectrum of that characteristic. Have to undergo meaningful changes in their beliefs or characteristics. They have to evolve.For example, a modern character who is also a history buff might be used to tipping an imaginary hat at people. Have habits, body language, and quirks. These alone do not make for round characters, but they do add flavor.This gap between want and need is a good way of bringing in conflict to the story. For example, they may seek thrills and adventures, when in fact they need constancy and safety. In many stories, what they want slowly changes into what they need. Have layered psyche. They usually want one thing, but need another (often without knowing it). ![]() For example, they may be flashy and loud in the company of strangers, but authentic and shy with a close person.
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