Character Soup

What it is and why you should avoid it

M.L. Keller
Sep 1, 2018 · 4 min read
Photo by Sharon Chen on Unsplash

DON’T INTRODUCE ALL YOUR CHARACTERS IN THE FIRST CHAPTER

I’m ready.

Well, I’m pretty sure I’m ready. This is not my element, but I’m intelligent, capable. I can do this. I grip my drink tighter, just to steady my hand. My brain is racing. My palms are sweating. Other people seem to

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M.L. Keller

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Michele is a freelance writer/editor. Her blog, www.themanuscriptshredder.com, is dedicated to helping emerging writers hone their craft

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