If you have a character who is different from the norm in some way, it isn’t enough just to state that difference. You have to show that aspect of their character in a way readers find believable and reinforce it. This is especially true for characters who fall into some sort of minority category because readers assume the majority.

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Caitlin Berve is a fantasy author, editor, and speaker. Through her company Ignited Ink Writing, she edits novels, creates video tutorials, and writes. Using her MFA, she teaches creative writing at conferences, colleges, and Colorado writers’ organizations. Her collection of modern fairy tales When Magic Calls is available is paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats most places books are sold, including [ Ссылка ]. Caitlin seeks to fill the world with the kind of writing that lingers with readers and find magic in modern times.

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