Character Quote by Emily Giffin

I try to write characters that are as real, emotionally and psychologically, as I can make them; I feel the same way about setting.…

— Lauren Oliver

When I'm writing from a character's viewpoint, in essence I become that character; I share their thoughts, I see the world through their eyes…

— George R. R. Martin

I believe in characters that can be tangible, and that you can actually relate to.

— Demian Bichir

I always find that I have to be emotionally on my character's side for it to be convincing.

— Josh Hartnett

You have to have empathy, knowledge and compassion for your characters if you're a writer.

— Paul Haggis

You always want to put your character through different experiences and see how it shapes their worldview.

— Mary Wiseman

I feel like there are things I can relate to in every character. But I feel like when you read a script, you don't…

— Martin Starr

Writing from a character is really fun - sometimes you can be more honest through somebody else's perspective.

— Willy Mason

You have to find something you relate to in every character.

— Aya Cash

I think that in order to write really well and convincingly, one must be somewhat poisoned by emotion.

— Edna Ferber

When you're writing, I think a big part of writing comes out of an attempt to understand yourself. You're dealing with emotions and thoughts…

— Sheila Heti

I do extensive research before I begin writing, but only a fraction of the research goes into the novels. The writer does not need…

— Edward Rutherfurd