How to Write Realistic Characters: 5 Common Mistakes

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Your characters can make or break your story, but writing realistic characters can be surprisingly complex. The more realistic your characters, the more compelling they will be to your reader. In this video, I walk through the top five most common mistakes I see fiction writers make when writing characters. Learn what to look out for in your novel so you can write the most realistic characters possible.

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5 THINGS YOUR CHARACTERS DO THAT REAL PEOPLE DON'T:
1. Addressing people by name
2. Talking to themselves
3. Showing up unannounced
4. Ignoring direct questions
5. Remembering things randomly

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