REAL Characters

The opening topic for tonight's chat is Characters. How do you turn those vague people floating around in your head, into vibrant creatures your reader will love? How do we make them living, breathing beings?

On the other hand, can a story be intriguing if the characters are stereotypes or cardboard figures? Is it possible to have a strong enough plot that the characters don't really matter?

If you miss tonight's chat, feel free to post your thoughts and opinions here. Just because the chatroom is closed, doesn't mean we are ready to stop talking!


Audrey