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Kayelle Allen

Kayelle Allen is a member at large of the Speculative Fiction Writers Association. She is the author of a whole bunch of great books. You can find out more about her and her work on her website: https://kayelleallen.com/
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Creating Characters Readers Love by Kayelle Allen @kayelleallen #AmWriting

October 1, 2023September 29, 2023 by Kayelle Allen

In any story, plot is the spine, the various settings are its bones, conflict is its muscle, and characters are its flesh and beauty. Together, they create a framework on which to build a beautiful story full of living, breathing characters. Here are some basic tips on how to make …

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