Struggling With Flat Characters? Maybe George R.R. Martin’s Advice on Depth and Complexity Can Help
<p>It’s not their heroic deeds or villainous acts but the imperfections that make them human. Martin believes that perfect characters are just…blah.</p>
<p>Why?</p>
<p>Because perfection is <strong>unrelatable.</strong></p>
<p>We’re drawn to characters who reflect our own struggles, mistakes, and growth.</p>
<p>Imperfections create <strong>depth.</strong></p>
<p>A character who struggles, fails, and tries again is someone we root for, someone we see ourselves in.</p>
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