Hi all,
This week I'm going to talk about an important part of your book. Do you come up with the characters or the plot first?
Personally, I always have the plot in mind first. Most of the time I know what the characters look like before I name them!
I like to plot the book out and the journey the characters have to take rather than focusing on the characters fist. I like to know where the story is going to before I start worrying about adding characters in the mix.
I know some authors come up with characters first and then plot around them. They come up with their backstories and personalities before knowing what those characters will do.
I don't think there's a wrong option. Some authors feel like characters want their stories told, while others tell the story before the characters get involved.
I've tried to come up with characters first but I can't do it. I need a general idea of the story before I can even dream up what the character will be doing.
For example; with Celestial Plague, I knew the story would be set in a word ravaged by a virus. Where everyone has a magical power of some sort that can help or hinder them in this new world. The four main characters came after this.
If you have a world that you want to write about, start from there. But if there's a character that's been bugging you to write a story about them, you can start there too. There aren't any rules about how you can write your own book. Do what feels best for you and your book.
That's it for this week! I hope you enjoyed reading, see you next Sunday.
