“In real life people do occasionally act out of character or do things we wouldn’t normally expect them to do. In fiction, there should be a good reason for a character to do something outside of the ordinary.” — Craig Hart Copy Share Image
“Perfection should generally be avoided in a character. Real people, such as your readers, aren’t flawless and chances are they are not going to… — Craig Hart Copy Share Image
“By mastering character and plot, you give your book a fighting chance and without character and plot, no book can survive.” — Craig Hart Copy Share Image
“Anything that distracts from the story you are trying to tell should be promptly and mercilessly dealt with.” — Craig Hart Copy Share Image
“In real life people do occasionally act out of character or do things we wouldn’t normally expect them to do. In fiction, there should… — Craig Hart Copy Share Image
“So we all know the cliché characters: the Irish cop, the prostitute with a heart of gold, the writer with a drinking problem, and… — Craig Hart Copy Share Image
