What makes a great story, great? It is not just the storyline. It’s very much about the characters who live the story. So how do these characters get developed and come off the page as compelling, intriguing and dynamic people? Good question! You get to see my method for character development. I look at several different elements in my characters to build their backstory. In my character development, I focus on their attributes, values, ambitions, fears, and goals.