Intro - If you're already concerned about writers, this tips will probably the last straw. None of us are stable, so we insert all problems into our characters' minds and essentially makes their lives a living hell.
We aren't okay, but what did you expect?
Attachment - First, you need to make your reader emotionally attached to your character in order for the heartbreak to be effective. Itshould make your reader bawl on the side of the couch while esting ice cream for comfort. Really show the character's vulnerabilities and fears so when those things do happen for them, it'll cause the reader to feel sorry for them and ergo, here comes the waterfall of tears.
Loss - After you let your reader grow attached, insert a plot point that will be horrible and detrimental to your character's entire mentality, such as the loss of a loved one. The emotional breakdown they may have will shatter your readers and simultaneously your characters, so you have a win-win.
For you, not for your readers and characters.
Importance - Ask yourself, how important is your character? Do they serve a major role in the plot, or are they just a beloved comfort character? Either way, both can work well in shattering your readers.
Build on how strong an impact your character has through aspects such as personality. Show their appealing points before dropping them to rock bottom. This will get a sad reaction in 9 out of 10 readers.
The Shattering Point - One thing I'd opt for when trying to make characters cry is to break a strong character down entirely during one emotional scene. You know, that character who's always stoic and impassive and is the strongest, toughest one out of all them? I destroy every emotional support they have until they're wailing and sobbing to the point everyone's stunned and doesn't know what to do, including the readers.
One Liners - One liners are the ones that hit the hardest. Its usually a line where the character admits that they aren't strong as they think and therefore, first causes a shock effect to the readers before it actually sinks in, becoming a harsh reality.
We love making our readers cry. It's one of the best things about being a writer.
God I do need a therapy.
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