Plotting the Character-Driven Novel

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Focusing on character development as the foundation for compelling storytelling, Linda Rodriguez offers aspiring writers a guide to crafting intricate plots driven by their characters' motivations. Through real examples from her award-winning works, she illustrates how to explore characters' hidden fears, desires, and conflicts. By posing critical questions about each character's inner life and secrets, writers can construct engaging narratives that resonate with truth and complexity, ensuring that the plot evolves organically from the characters themselves.