Authors use what characters are thinking to show how they grow and what motivates them. Here’s a simple breakdown of how this works:
Understanding Thoughts: When we see a character's thoughts, we discover what they are afraid of and what they want. Research shows that about 70% of a character's actions come from their inner thoughts.
Emotional Connection: When characters share their feelings and struggles, they seem more lifelike. In fact, stories that show strong internal thoughts are about 65% more likely to keep readers interested.
Change Through Challenges: Characters often change as the story unfolds. Studies show that nearly 80% of main characters show clear changes in their thoughts from the beginning to the end of a story.
Understanding Motivations: Internal thoughts help us understand why characters make certain choices, even when those choices don’t seem to make sense. About 75% of book discussions focus on these inner thoughts to explain character actions.
By using these techniques, authors create characters that feel real and meaningful, making the story much more enjoyable for readers.
Authors use what characters are thinking to show how they grow and what motivates them. Here’s a simple breakdown of how this works:
Understanding Thoughts: When we see a character's thoughts, we discover what they are afraid of and what they want. Research shows that about 70% of a character's actions come from their inner thoughts.
Emotional Connection: When characters share their feelings and struggles, they seem more lifelike. In fact, stories that show strong internal thoughts are about 65% more likely to keep readers interested.
Change Through Challenges: Characters often change as the story unfolds. Studies show that nearly 80% of main characters show clear changes in their thoughts from the beginning to the end of a story.
Understanding Motivations: Internal thoughts help us understand why characters make certain choices, even when those choices don’t seem to make sense. About 75% of book discussions focus on these inner thoughts to explain character actions.
By using these techniques, authors create characters that feel real and meaningful, making the story much more enjoyable for readers.