A couple of months ago, I read the book - The Plot Thickens: 8 Ways to Bring Fiction to Life by Noah Lukeman. In it, I found a comprehensive list of character traits. I asked myself, “Do my favourite characters have all these traits?”. I choose Lord John Grey from Outlander to find out. I now challenge you to pick a character or two and discover how they were brought to life. This episode focuses on the character’s heroes.

Recommended book - The Secrets of Story: Innovative Tools for Perfecting Your Fiction and Captivating Readers by Matt Bird

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