Isolation often plays a part in stories with few characters. Being isolated or trapped is a … See more

With fewer than five characters, there’s a stronger focus on how your characters interact with themselves, with each other, and with their environment. On a personal level, there … See more

Other characters, those beyond the story’s main focus, are usually mentioned as a memory or in passing; while they contribute to the story (and are integral parts of your character’s … See more

POV is important, and it’s likely that internal dialogue is a huge part of your story. What’s going through your character’s minds as your story goes on? How is this relayed to t… See more

Are your characters stuck in one place, or are they on the move? It’s veryhard to keep a reader glued to your plot when you have fewer than five characters stuck in a room. Moving the … See more