Stream of consciousness/interiority simulation for fictional characters
A character is just a fictional person. What traits do interesting people have?
- A good character is believable and relatable to the reader.
- A good character has a clear motivation for their actions.
- A good character is well-rounded and has both positive and negative qualities.
- A good character undergoes believable development over the course of the story.
- A good character has a past or backstory (people don't just pop into existence)
- A good character has beliefs (about themselves, the world, etc)
- A good character has preferences (likes, dislikes, etc)
- A good character has motivations and goals (what do they want today? tomorrow? from life?)
- A good character has connections (friends, family, etc)