Question

How do writers develop great characters

Answer 1

Answer:

Great characters are driven by a deep-seated motivation and have a goal they are trying to reach. This creates interesting characters and also creates a story arc. The main character's driving force should be one of the first story elements you figure out, since the subsequent action will be driven by this motivation.

Answer 2

Answer:

Writers develop characters through a variety of techniques: narration, dialogue, interaction with other characters.