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Aravind Adiga | Aravind Adiga

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Aug.07.2011
Creating Powerful Characters
A while ago, a reader on my Facebook Author Page asked how one goes about creating effective characters. Here are some thoughts--and a few examples from books I've enjoyed. 1. The character should be dynamic and driven by a strong passion. So it's a good idea to give the character a powerful...