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Writing Excuses 10.5: What Do You Mean My Main Character is Boring?

Writing Excuses

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How to Fix Your Problem

This week, we talk about how to make your characters more interesting. Dan: I'm still in the process of fixing my problem with a character who was too perfect for her role. He says it's important to give them flaws that they need to grow out of and become more textured. We also talked about proactivity and competence as ways to make people likable.

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