The 4 Things Every Character Introduction Needs

You've got one paragraph (maybe two?) to convince readers they should care about a new character. So what should you include? In this video, we'll break down four powerful techniques that make character introductions memorable: ✓ Action ✓ A Meaningful Detail ✓ Mystery ✓ Voice Whether you're writing novels, short stories, or tabletop RPG campaigns, these principles will help your characters make a stronger first impression. The goal isn't to explain a character. The goal is to make people want more. Introductions That Stick Prompts: https://payhip.com/b/pb4JE #CharacterDevelopment #WritingTips #Storytelling #WritingCommunity #Authors #NovelWriting #TTRPG #DungeonMastering 0:00 You have very little time to make readers (or game players) care about a character 0:34 Stay away from tons of physical description, biography, or lore 0:43 Lead with Action 1:47 1 Memorable Detail 2:44 Make Us Ask Questions 3:35 Let Their Own Voice Do the Work 4:33 When you introduce a character, you have 1 job