on Writing Forward:
Fiction writing: plot vs. character.
Have you ever struggled with a story idea only to give up because it seems like every plot has already been done?
Maybe you focus on character development to make up for a weak or formulaic plot. Or maybe you focus on plot, only to end up with characters that feel flat, stereotypical, or unsympathetic.
Some stories are plot-driven: they take us through twists and turns that keep readers glued to a story. Others are character-driven: readers keep turning the pages because they’ve become attached to the characters and need to find out what happens to them. But some of the best stories strike a balance between a compelling plot and intriguing characters.
Reblogged this on Valerie Ormond's Thoughts On… and commented:
I recently heard an author say, “When you know your characters, they write the story.” I think that’s applicable to Melissa Donavan’s article here.
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