Character Flaws Create Suspense
- Flawed characters increase tension as their personal struggles complicate the external conflict.
- Readers are drawn to protagonists who must overcome both internal and external obstacles.
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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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