Flawless characters are boring. Character flaws increase the odds that things will go wrong, sometimes horribly wrong. Ramp up the conflicts with flaws.

In deep point of view, the goal is to immerse the reader in the character’s lived experience of the story journey, living out this story in real time.

Consider this a free-form writing exercise with a fruit twist if you need a little energy infused into your writing routine. With posts by our WITS writers.

Engaging story basics: character has a goal, which they want to achieve because of motivation, and while trying to reach it they run into conflict.

Tension, suspense, and conflict are often confused or underused by writers. Learn to use them in your stories and captivate your readers.