Writing compelling characters is not easy. Being good at it demands a deep understanding of people. One develops that through a mixture of interest, observational skill, and puzzle-solving, all of which take time to learn. It’s particularly unlikely that one will develop such understanding from a book.
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Writing tip: Keep your ego out of it
English teachers usually equate competence in English with quality in writing. Yet even perfect English can still be bad writing.
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