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How to Write Characters in a Short Story
A lot of people treat short stories like mini-novels, but I will argue until the day I die that they are their own genre of writing and we should treat them as such. If you’re writing short stories the same way you approach novels, it’s time to mix things up. That’s why today we’re talking about how to write characters in a short story.
Different Types of Characters in Literature and How to Use Them
Creating characters that follow the three R’s of characterization is the most important skill a writer can master. If your characters aren’t round, relatable, and realistic, your story is likely to fall flat. You can strategically plan out your characters, their traits, and their roles in a story to help create a cohesive cast of characters that your readers will latch on to. That’s why it’s important to understand the different types of characters in literature.