Jenny's Medical Thriller Blog

How I Create Characters Readers Care About

Characters are the heartbeat of any story.

To make readers care, I focus on:

• Vulnerability

• Strength

• Flaws

• Secrets

• Moral dilemmas

• Emotional truth

I ask myself: What does this character want — and what are they afraid to admit they want?

That tension creates depth. Depth creates connection. Connection keeps readers turning pages.