We want to populate our stories with believable characters, but we need to avoid making them so ordinary that they appear flat and boring. People are complex and sometimes unpredictable. The way to create truly 3D characters is to dig into the heart of their motivation. And the best way to do this is to ask a lot of "Why?" questions.

There are three essential things you need to know about every character in your story, and this module will explain what those are.

Don't forget to download your assignment sheet (link is below the video). And share your thoughts in the comments!

Listen (video below) to international best-selling author DiAnn Mills talk about her process regarding how she chooses her characters for her novels. DiAnn has published more than 75 novels, and you can learn more about her at her website HERE. DiAnn references her charts she uses and creates for character development, and you can download them using the links below the video.