Enjoy the preview and visit Writer's Digest Tutorials to learn more: bit.ly/11QvLtl | It has been said that all fiction is character driven-and this statement is true. Even in a novel that's heavy on plot and action, it's through characters that the reader connects with the story. Character work is also key to originality in fiction. In this tutorial, you'll learn the essentials that make your characters come alive and draw the reader in. This tutorial is taught by James Scott Bell (jamesscottbell.com). James Scott Bell is an award winning suspense author, best-selling writing coach, and experienced instructor.