There is a saying that cinema and books create a direct impact on individuals and society and they are highly influenced by the characters. As a matter of fact, in reality, it is exactly the opposite because writers take the characters straight from our society and events happening in our everyday lives to create the masterpieces that they depict on the silver screen or in books. As an aspiring writer, if you are also seeking ideas to collect for crafting memorable characters then, follow some ideas that ace writers often share. After you complete the manuscript and share it with a self-publishing company they can convert it into a book or an eBook and wait for the readers’ response about your fresh publication.
Some ideas about how writers find their characters and create gripping plots—
Become a good observer & listener
Even the professional who performs the book cover design for the new publications keeps a close connection with what is happening outside the walls and inside. Keep updated about recent events, and remarkable or significant individuals whether in the political scenario or family- you can learn a lot about human psychology.
Read others’ works as much as possible from classics to contemporary
Despite reading Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Shakespeare, Nietzsche, or Nabokov to under human psychology, you can also open your mind, eyes, and ears to become a good observer. Every people passing by you, and every event happening in front of you can inspire you to tell a story.
Even the animal world has an immense contribution to developing gripping plots. Read The Fly, Ox or Animal Farm, an instant of the finest form of political satirical. If your storytelling compels you to add some illustrations on some pages, don’t hesitate to hire an illustrator for the finest outcome.
Define some real-life characters & events that have influenced you or left a deep mark on you
Writers learn a lot from the real-life characters they have in their lives or meet every day leaving a deep mark inside them. You can also discuss it with the book cover creator if you are intrigued to add some references of such images as illustrations on your book cover to offer a glimpse of the story inside.
Following trends is necessary for plot development. Sometimes slipping into the shoes of contemporary artists to craft your art is beneficial for your business and connects with the interested readers.