The Secret to Making Readers Care About Your Story. Plot twists grab attention. Beautiful prose can impress. But it’s characters that make readers fall in love with your story. Whether you’re writing fantasy, romance, thriller, or YA — your readers are here for the people at the center of it. They want to root for them, argue with them, fall for them, feel them. So how do you create characters that feel real, complex, and unforgettable?

Why Your Novel Needs a Clear Identity From the Start. So you’ve got an idea for a novel — maybe even a spark of a scene or a main character whispering in your ear. But before you dive into worldbuilding or chapter one, there’s one crucial question to answer: Who are you writing for — and what kind of story is this?

If you want to become a better writer, the best place to start isn't at your desk — it’s on your bookshelf. Reading in your genre is the most effective, enjoyable form of creative training. Whether you dream of writing fantasy, romance, thrillers, or young adult novels — you need to read what you want to write.