Want to know why readers put down your books? Lynette M. Burrows discusses six common character problems that make readers put books down and how to fix them.

Angela Ackerman shows the details writers can use to open a gateway to great characterization and hook readers at the same time.

Motivation is what makes your character the person they are. Laurie Schnebly Campbell shows the difference between goals and motivation and how to make readers fall in love with your character.

Jenny Hansen shares eight characteristics every character needs to be happy and "whole." Plus, suggestions for tweaking these traits to help your own stories.

Angela Ackerman, co-author of The Emotion Thesaurus, discusses the cause and effect of your characters' behavior.