A book is not possible without characters. Stories are given purpose and meaning through their characters, carrying the reader through their struggles and triumphs. Characters are the channel through which the reader discovers the story of a book. To have a successful novel, the writer must have a wonderful cast of developed and plausible characters. The keys to writing successful characters and mastering character development techniques are: knowing everything about the characters as if they were a real person, including their traits and appearance, researching how the characters live and their situations, how the characters relate to the plot, including rational meaning. the decision-making and driving forces of the characters, and finally the emotional growth of the characters, otherwise known as character arcs. These aspects will help create characters that the reader will never forget, keeping them alive forever. When creating extraordinary characters, the first goal a writer wants to achieve is to know the individuals as they know themselves, including their traits and descriptions. The writer must keep in mind that the characters must be real people, not only for the writer but also for the author. Many people are visual, and a good way to help the reader visualize characters is to describe them. Give the reader information such as hair color, eye color, age, build, and gender. This helps give the reader something they can see and understand, creating a deeper connection (How to Write). An author can also describe his characters through their traits. Appearances and non-physical traits should work together harmoniously to form well-rounded characters. Traits can include their gait, habits, and personality. ...... middle of paper ...... I like living in the Middle Ages", but the reality is that unless the writer is half a century old, it's probably not not the case. Not knowing the crucial information of the time changes the perception of the characters for the readers The same can be said of the experiences If a character goes skydiving and the writer has never been there. it helps if the writer does something similar to the experiment, attempts the adventure, interviews other people, or reads about skydiving for research purposes Another example of something that may require more research. is a job. The writer is not a pilot and therefore knows nothing about the profession of pilot, he should find out about the profession or ask someone who is a pilot Understanding all this information allows the author to. fully realize the characters It becomes inevitable for individuals to jump off the page (How to Write.).