Writing Consistent Characters

Inconsistent characters can ruin a book. It can frustrate the reader, blow the twist, ruin the flow, or any other number of negative reactions. Characters should react organically in every situation and have consistent characterization and arcs based on however it is you choose to write them. But what do you do when you have characters serving the plot, rather than the other way around? I'm talking about why inconsitent characters are bad news, and the choice you have to make if you have this problem. (Spoiler: Either way, you have to edit) Mostly this is a dicussion/hopefully an eye opener, as it's actually challenging to give specific tips for fixing this issue as the fix tends to be very book and character specific. Part of developing your editing and writing kills is to learn what character consistency means and how to create it/fix it in your specific situation. Ultimately, it will come down to wants/needs/motivation and personality traits. Add THE IVIES, my YA thriller featuring competitive college admissions & murder, out in 2021, on Goodreads!   / the-ivies   +OTHER PROJECTS+ Support NovelTea Show on Patreon! We're launching a podcast, with your support.   / novelteashow   +BUY MY BOOKS+ Add THE STARS WE STEAL (Jane Austen + The Bachelor, in space) on Goodreads:   / the-stars-we-steal   Purchase signed copies of Brightly Burning from The Ripped Bodice! http://www.therippedbodicela.com/prod... Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): https://www.bookdepository.com/Bright... Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Brightly-Burni... Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! https://www.audible.com/pd/Brightly-B... +LINKS+ Goodreads:   / brightly-burning   Twitter:   / alexadonne   Instagram:   / alexadonne   Newsletter Sign-Up: http://alexadonne.com/newsletter/ Website: http://alexadonne.com/ Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/alexadonne +FILMING SPECS+ Camera: Canon t6i Mic: Rode VideoMic Go Light Lighting: Limo Studio Soft Kit Editing Software: Pinnacle Studio 22