Stephenie Meyer, JK Rowling, character or plot? That is the question.

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Stephenie Meyer, JK Rowling, character or plot? That is the question.: "Stephenie Meyer, JK Rowling, character or plot? That is the question.

From Denny: From a published British author currently retired in Spain comes some great advice for novel writing for aspiring writers! (He's also a really humble and great guy who is kind with others.)

By ajbarnett @ HubPages

CONTRARY TO POPULAR BELIEF

"The principal ingredient, the one component that is absolutely critical in mainstream novels is the central character(s). The plot is important of course, but unless you can create a rapport between your readers and characters, the plot means nothing."