Guest Post: 5 Tips for Engaging Characters

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Today I am thrilled to be guest posting about character development over at DIY MFA.

DIY MFA is all about helping writers “Write with focus, Read with purpose, and Build your community.” The site is an amazing place for writers to find high-quality resources and information, as well as an encouraging community.

My guest post, 5 Tips for Creating Engaging Characters, is designed to help us create amazing characters that our readers can love, cheer for, resonate with, or dislike to their very core (in the case of our villains).

Here’s a little cheat sheet/reference guide for you!

So check it out, comment with any of your own character tips or questions, read DIY MFA’s awesome content, and as always- happy writing! 🙂


Originally published August 23, 2019 on Bethany-Henry. com.

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