Building Quote by Helene Yorke

If the character is really well-rounded, and it's a really strong character, and if the writing is just fantastic, that's the thing that will…

— Amanda Abbington

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

— Willy Mason

When you have a book as material as it is, it's a lot easier to create a character because you have so many resources…

— Asa Butterfield

You'll work hard to create characters that are compelling and unforgettable. But in the end, it's the story that matters.

— James Dashner

I really enjoy the writing process because I can do it from my house. I can create these characters and take them in the…

— Ricky Schroder

I think all characters are facets of the writer. In a way, they have to be if you're going to write them convincingly.

— Ruth Ozeki

The easier you make it look, the more difficult it is. Creating characters out of nothing, and making them interesting - and that's another…

— Jackie Collins

When you create a character, you create it for yourself - you do whatever you want. It's your job to explore it in as…

— Janet McTeer

There are a lot of techniques for developing a character.

— David Walton

You can write and write, but if you don't have someone who can nail that character, it's never going to live.

— Jamie Hewlett

Creating characters is like throwing together ingredients for a recipe. I take characteristics I like and dislike in real people I know, or know…

— Cassandra Clare

Characters are not created by writers. They pre-exist and have to be found.

— Elizabeth Bowen