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You Don’t Have To Create Lovable Characters

You do, however, have to create empathetic characters. There is nothing worse than reading a well-plotted book that is driven by an unlikeable character.

Protagonists carry a story. If you can’t identify with them, you lose interest. It’s not rocket science.

So, how do you create empathy without turning your hero or heroine into a lovable caricature?

Here are 10 believable ways your characters could endear themselves to readers.