Comments on: Character Development Definition: A Look at 40 Character Traits

By: Book Planets

Book Planets — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:46:00 +0000

Great read! Character development truly is what transforms a story from good to unforgettable. I especially liked how this article breaks down the emotional growth aspect—it’s something many new writers tend to overlook.

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By: nil

nil — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 07:19:13 +0000

thank you for your detailed descriptions. Well-done. For literature analysis it is an applicable post.

By: KitWatson

KitWatson — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:20:38 +0000

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By: John Karugi

John Karugi — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 08:11:27 +0000

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By: Patrick O'Leary

Patrick O'Leary — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:20:00 +0000

Very comprehensive! A thorough and very helpful exposition. I love the examples used, as many of those stories informed my childhood. Thank you for an incredible resource.

By: Sean Glatch

Sean Glatch — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 20:35:54 +0000

In reply to Maneo Seekane.

Hi Maneo, great question! Because the people in nonfiction are real life human beings, they aren’t “characters” in the same way fictional characters are. However, no piece of literature can encompass the ENTIRETY of a single person. So, these character development questions are great starting points if you’re struggling to write about real life people. What do you want your reader to know? How can you make this person seem like a flesh and blood human?

If you’re interested to learn more about the dichotomy between fiction and nonfiction, check out this article: https://writers.com/fiction-vs-nonfiction

Happy writing!