The article emphasizes that creating memorable fictional characters requires moving beyond basic descriptions to exploring their psychology through practical exercises. It offers five character development activities—such as writing them under pressure, describing their private spaces, interviewing them, writing them against type, and showing a shared event from multiple perspectives—that help writers deepen their characters’ complexity and realism. These exercises aim to produce a richer understanding that informs more authentic and emotionally precise writing.
https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/character-development-exercises