Characters Drive Thrillers
- In thriller fiction, characters must be believable yet extraordinary to engage readers.
- The stakes should be high, with well-defined motives that create tension and drive the plot forward.
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Orson Scott Card’s Characters & Viewpoint offers essential guidance for crafting compelling characters and selecting effective narrative perspectives. Emphasizing character depth, emotional stakes, and viewpoint consistency, the book is crucial for thriller writers aiming to create immersive, high-tension stories. Its practical advice helps writers balance action with introspection for maximum reader engagement
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