Direct Characterization: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Nail It
Your protagonist is flat. Your beta readers don’t “feel” your characters. Or saying, “I liked the dog more than the main guy.” Ouch! If that’s the feedback you’re getting, don’t panic. It doesn’t mean you’re a bad writer. But it might mean you’re missing something in your character development, and what’s that? Direct characterization! Honestly, […]
Jul 04 2025
