Creating and develop believable, well-rounded characters is a key aspect of producing a book that readers will lose themselves in. This section of the site contains a list of articles from authors offering hints and tips on the process of creating characters.
Most characters do not appear in your head fully formed; they develop gradually in much the same way as we get to know a new acquaintance....
This article is about writing authentic working class characters in Young Adult fiction, a subject which is very close to my heart. I believe that...
