Likable characters

Being likeable isn't an inborn quality—it's a skill you can learn, writes Travis Bradberry.

Procreate Dreams launched today, but before you start working with it, there are just a few quick things I want to help you understand so you can get animating. The flip side of an app that’s really revolutionary with its approach to animation is that revolutionary means it’s going to be different. Because everyone is so excited to jump into this, I just want to help you navigate the app, since it’s not laid out like any other animation app I’ve used before!

Discusses one make-or-break way that can influence readers’ opinions in deciding whether you’ve created a likable character or an unlikable character.

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Writing righteous characters is about making certain they are larger-than-life in their ability to reflect your readers' own personal struggle for goodness.

People, characters, are pretty much the reason we read any story. Your MC doesn't have to be perfect, they don't even have to be all that nice, but there is one single important thing they must do to gain the readers' admiration.

Characters are the most important part of a story. You can have a great plot with great world building, but if your characters are flat, unlikeable, and un-dynamic, your story will not be meaningful or enjoyable. What makes a character that engages a reader? What makes a character intriguing, likable, relatable, or awe-inspiring? Check out this blog for writing advice!

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