Jane Friedman on Mythryl: “You could say merely that a character loves dogs … or you can show…”

You could say merely that a character loves dogs … or you can show that she breeds pointers; or that she rescues hard-to-place injured strays; or that she trains problem animals that shelters give up on. That’s the power of specific context. Insight from @tiffanyyatesmartin.bsky.social

janefriedman.comThe More Specific Your Characters, The More Universal They Become | Jane FriedmanSpecific context about your characters helps readers understand them within the backdrop of their lives, bringing your stories fully to life.

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