This page exists for one reason only: To distill into a condensed set of rules the best advice that’s out there for writers and writing.
Entry #1: Every character is the hero of his or her own story.
Source: The Secret of Creating Characters
Entry #2: Write every character as if they aren’t what they look like or seem to be. Don’t just give each character a secret, embed contradictions into their lives.
Source: Writing Characters That Don’t Suck – Living the Romantic Comedy
