| If you are interested in becoming an author and | | | | characters you would like in your novel. If you are |
| are interested in learning how to write a good | | | | starting out in writing, you would be well advised |
| novel, begin by reading good novels in the genre | | | | to keep the number of characters down to a |
| that you are interested in writing about. Reading | | | | bear minimum. If a single character can play the |
| novels from great authors within the same genre | | | | role of two or more characters, you should do |
| that you are interested in will give you ideas on | | | | away with the other characters and retain just |
| how to structure the plot of your novel, how to | | | | one. Do not concentrate your energy on |
| develop a theme, setting scenes, writing dialogues | | | | developing characters that appear only for one |
| and how to write good characters. | | | | page. These are not very important to the |
| The characters of any novel are central to the | | | | development of the theme or plot of the novel. |
| plot of the novel. Readers connect with the | | | | In learning how to write a good novel you will be |
| characters first before they pick up the theme of | | | | well advised to carry out thorough research on |
| the book and start following its plot. If you want | | | | the theme and scene of your novel. You should |
| to learn how to write a good novel therefore, | | | | also carry out research on the character types |
| you must begin by learning how to create good | | | | you have chosen for your novel. This makes the |
| characters. | | | | character more believable to a reader. Ensure you |
| The first part of coming up with good characters | | | | include a few realistic flaws to make your reader |
| is learning how to create the characters of your | | | | able to sympathize with and connect with the |
| novel. When you have decided on the theme and | | | | main character of your story. |
| plot of your story, you can decide on the | | | | |