I try to make my characters kind of ordinary, somebody…
“I try to make my characters kind of ordinary, somebody that anybody could be. Because we've all had loves, perhaps love and loss, people can relate to my characters.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She writes relatable, everyday characters who experience love and loss, making stories emotionally resonant.
In simple terms: Ordinary people with universal feelings.
Key Takeaway
Create characters that readers see themselves in.
Themes
relatability
human experience
empathy
Mood
warm
reflective
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- teaching creative writing
Key Concepts
character development
emotional resonance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance ordinary traits with unique quirks?
- What emotions do you want readers to feel?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex personalities.