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Welcome to Week 28 at BUBC! A warm welcome to the new members. I hope you like it here!
This is the last pairing of the year! The next few weeks are Christmas and New Year's (and then Día de Reyes if you're in Puerto Rico). So, we're going to take a break from assignments.
We'll resume BUBC activities on January 11th. Feel free to leave recommendations for the club or Question of the Week in the comments or reach out to me, in the meantime.
I hope you've all learned a lot this year and (hopefully) improved your writing. I know I've improved and learned from you guys and your stories! So thank you so much for joining!
Let's work hard and make the best of this last week!
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I'd like to end this last week on a positive note. So, this week's question is:
Who was your favorite character? Why? Tell me (at least) 3 traits you think this character has (are they smart, talented, funny, clumsy, talented, etc) and what you think their flaw is.
Characterization
It's been a while since I talked about what makes a good, strong character. Let's review what a well-written character must have (the updated version):
- A narrative purpose I read a useful line in this week's article that describes this point so well. "If you can remove a character from your manuscript without impacting readers' understanding of your plot or story world, then that particular character doesn't add value to your story." And it's so true. Think about each character and why they are important to your plot. If you can't think of a reason, it might be time to revise your story.
- A well-developed personality A memorable character has a memorable personality, and it stays consistent throughout. (Changes in personality can be excused if it's in accordance with plot points and it suits their character arc.)
- They have flaws Well-rounded characters are not perfect. It could be ignorance, or pride, or maybe they're a bit mouthy, or clumsy. Adding a flaw to your character will make them more real and relatable, which--in turn--, will resonate with your readers.
These are just a few ways to make strong characters. Read 30 more ways you can improve your characters in this week's article: https://www.well-storied.com/blog/write-stronger-characters
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