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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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