Craig Hart Quotes & Sayings

Perfection should generally be avoided in a character. Real people, such as your readers, aren't flawless and chances are they are not going to be able to fully identify with a character who is. — Craig Hart

In real life people do occasionally act out of character or do things we wouldn't normally expect them to do. In fiction, there should be a good reason for a character to do something outside of the ordinary. — Craig Hart

Characters are the lifeblood of any
good book. — Craig Hart

By mastering character and plot, you give your book a fighting chance and without
character and plot, no book can survive. — Craig Hart

Anything that distracts from the story you are trying to tell should be promptly and mercilessly dealt with. — Craig Hart