Developing Characters in Short Stories

Developing Characters in Short Stories
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Developing Characters in Short Stories
Many readers acknowledge the importance of good characters. They make reading enjoyable. Often the protagonist should be likeable by the readers through their actions and speech. Besides the protagonist, the rest of the cast must show desirable qualities that can thrill the readers. Notably, writers can use proven techniques to make their characters likeable and admired.
The first technique is to provide an intriguing back story. A character becomes likeable if their past shape who they are when encountered by the reader. A backstory can be influenced by key factors such as family members, past trauma, job, school, or where they grew up. It becomes a major influence on how the character evolves through the story (Writing Coach, 2017). For instance, a writer can give a character a tragi...