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The key to compelling characters 🔑

Today's guest is author Kyla Zhao.

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Alyssa Matesic
Nov 23, 2022
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Do you ever feel like your characters take on a life of their own?

Do you hear their voices in your head even when you aren’t writing? Your characters are a product of your imagination, sure, but they should feel real — not only to you, but also to your reader. After all, the characters in your novel are the ones bringing your story to life on the page.

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