Does Your Novel Have Too Many Characters?

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A novel with too many characters can overwhelm and turn off readers. Find out if your novel has too many characters and how to fix character overload!
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0:00: Intro
2:31: Step #1 - List all side characters
2:57: Step #2 - Describe character functions
3:44: Step #3 - Identify characters who don't serve a role
4:19: Step #4 - Look for characters who overlap

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@trinaq Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your sublime advice, Jessica. I am currently having this struggle of juggling various side characters, and even had to cut one out entirely when I realised that he just didn't fit into the storyline anymore.

@albamartinez4777 Жыл бұрын

Last year, your book saves me from writing a boring novel. For that, I will always be your fan. Now I'm gonna watch all your videos. Thank you.

@stgr6669 7 ай бұрын

I know I have way too many characters. But the plot has various factions and both the protagonist and the antagonist team wouldn't go on their respective missions with just two or three members. After finishing the first draft, I decided to drastically reduce the number of characters who have POV. But they all have to stay there as people with names and at least a bit of a backstory.

@durona Жыл бұрын

Can't say how many times I've stubbornly tried to hold onto a character that wasn't working! I put ones I really like in "the station," which is where I bank idea/character/subplots that aren't working now for possible use later!