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∙ 10y agoIn a really short story, you don't have much room for anything. Sometimes, you don't need names for the characters in order to tell a good story.
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∙ 10y agoFlat
No two people talk the same - everybody has their own unique dialect and accent, so you have to write that into the story.
The underlying values and beliefs of the characters APEX
Authors use as many main characters as they feel that they need in order to tell their story. This can be anything from one character to an entire group. The purpose is to tell the story the way the author wants it told.
Authors create multiple characters to add depth and complexity to their stories, provide different perspectives, drive the plot forward, and create conflict and tension. Characters with distinct personalities and backgrounds can make the story more engaging and dynamic.
It varies; sometimes the author and illustrator register as co-authors, and sometimes the rights are considered separately.
Yes, interactions between characters are a tool used by authors to reveal their personalities, relationships, and motivations. By showcasing how characters speak and behave around each other, authors can provide insight into their dynamics and develop them more fully as individuals within the story.
The plot structure that allows authors to 'come late' to their own story is in medias res. It is a Latin term which basically means 'into the middle of things.' Sometimes authors don't want to bother giving their characters a backstory, but rather begin the novel in the middle. An example would be Gaiman's 'American Gods,' because we don't see each of the gods' history in the beginning.
Yes, authors can disagree with their characters when writing. Characters may have their own thoughts, beliefs, and actions that do not align with the author's, leading to conflicts or disagreements between the two. This can add depth and complexity to the characters and their interactions within the story.
Authors often use physical appearance, personality traits, actions, dialogue, thoughts, and interactions with other characters to describe their characters in a story. These details help readers form a mental image of the character and understand their motivations and role within the narrative.
The exposition stage of the plot introduces the reader to the characters. This is where we learn about the setting, background information, and key characters in the story.
Authors put in confrontation between characters to make the story line more interesting. If all of the protagonists got along like best friends, then there would be no character development, thus leading to an uninteresting book.