How Do You Work Out Character Arcs And Like Who A Character Is? Ive Been Working On This Mc For Like

how do you work out character arcs and like who a character is? i’ve been working on this mc for like three days and i have a general idea but nothing figured out chronologically and i don’t even have a name for her 😭😭i have two side characters and the villain at least named and somewhat done with their character arcs but for the mc my brain won’t brain

id say the trick is figuring out what you want the ending to be. Who do you want your main character to be by the end? Now think of the opposite of that, that's your main character now. For example if in the end of a romance novel the main character is secure with her lover, and happy. In the beginning she would be unhappy and closed off from love.

Base this on whatever your plot is. You shouldn't really need to plan that much of a character arc, because your plot is how you get your characters to change. Whatever your plot is, it should force the character to be uncomfortable and make decisions they wouldn't make otherwise, eventually, that turns into your character development.

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I'd focus more on organizing the plot points in chronological order.

For names, I love names as foreshadowing. You could do a name related to the plot or even their personality. If you want you can also play on names within your genre already. (ex: Juliette to Julie, Jules, Julia, Etta, etc)

Let me know if you have any questions or if anything isn't clear <3

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Reasons readers stop reading certain books

Limited internal conflict: There may not be enough of a personal struggle or conflict that the character faces, which can make it difficult for the reader to become invested in the story.

Too much unexpected content: There may be elements in the story that the reader does not expect or is not prepared for, which can be confusing or jarring. This is not plot twists but things like dark romance, certain tropes, genre, etc. This can be a good thing for some readers, but by being transparent you will find your ideal reader much more easily.

Slow pacing: The story may slow down considerably at some point, causing it to lose momentum and making it difficult for the reader to continue engaged.

Not enough of what the reader came for: The reader may feel that there is not enough of what they were hoping for in the story, such as character development, action, or a certain plot point.

Dense or challenging writing: The writing style may be overly dense, difficult to read or understand, making it difficult for the reader to stay engaged with the story.

Deviating from the characters: The story may deviate too much from the main characters that the reader cares about, causing them to lose interest or become confused. (think a book with multiple POVs where you just want to get back to one characters POV) (nothing against multiple POVs btw)

Personal preferences: The reader may simply not connect with the book or its themes, and there is nothing the author can do about that.

Best Tumblr blogs to follow to improve your writing

When it comes to improving your writing, there are a plethora of blogs you can turn to for inspiration, advice, and tips. 

@novlr is one of the best and most well-known blogs in the writing community, with a wealth of information on all aspects of the craft. 

@blue-eyed-author is another excellent choice, focusing on motivation and cures for writer's block. 

@imastoryteller is an in-depth blog filled with valuable research on the art of storytelling, and @writers-potion provides a wealth of writing prompts and tips for anyone who struggles with writer's block. 

Finally, @urfriendlywriter another great resource, with prompts and tips for improving your writing skills in a variety of genres.

Whether you're a novice writer or an experienced vet, these five blogs are sure to help you take your writing to the next level.

(if you have any others you recommend let me know)

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