In today's episode, I'm going to show you how to create unique and memorable characters using "hooks." Here's a preview of what's included:[01:15] What are character hooks? How do they help readers?[02:25] Hook #1: Give your character a unique accent or way of speaking.[03:20] Hook #2: Give your character an identifiable physical feature.[04:25] Hook #3: Give your character their own body language.[05:25] Hook #4: Give your character a human or an animal counterpart.[06:20] Hook #5: Give your character a unique personality.[07:35] Hook #6: Give your character both strengths and weaknesses.[08:40] Hook #7: Give your character a specific role in the story.[09:45] Hook #8: Give your character a connection to some group or family.[10:55] Hook #9: Give your character a default emotional state.[12:00] Hook #10: Give your character a part to play in concealing clues.[13:00] How do you incorporate these types of character hooks into your own story?[14:50] Key points and a quick recap of the episode.Subscribe & Review in Apple PodcastsAre you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode! Especially because I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. So, click here to subscribe to the show in Apple Podcasts!If you're already a subscriber, and if you enjoy the show, I would be really grateful if you left a review over on Apple Podcasts, too. Those reviews help other writers find my podcast and they’re also super fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thanks in advance!Links mentioned in this episode:Episode Freebie: 10 Examples of Character Hooks PDF5 Questions to Help You Create Compelling Characters (article)FREE QUIZ: Take this 30-second quiz to get a custom action plan that'll help you move from stuck writer to published author!Support the show👉 Looking for a transcript? If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, scroll down below the episode player until you see the transcript.

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