One of the most important – if not the most important – element of any fiction writing is character development. A key pain point in the mind of every practising author, and, especially these days, a target for criticism from readers of every calibre.

So, what is correct character development practice? What are the pain points, and how do we avoid them? Iqbal Hussain, author of Northern Boy, takes us on a journey through some of the main dos and don’ts.