During a recent television program, realization struck. I didn’t like anyone on the screen. So why was I spending time with them?
I don’t think I’ll be returning to that program soon.
When you are writing a story, you are asking your reader to hang out with your characters. For a very long time. Will they want to do that?
Granted, you’ll be providing drama and conflict. For the sake of the story, a couple of your characters may be stinkers. But in the end, the reader will need to like your protagonists. Or at least be intrigued enough by your anti-hero to stick with your story. Whatever you do, make your characters worth your reader’s time.
Your turn:
What is the most sympathetic character you can remember? Why?
What characters do you feel have become fictional friends of yours?
