Hello!
I'm very strict regarding filler. I cut out everything that can be defined as filler, jut because I know the reader just wants to get on with the story.
I was wondering what counts as filler, and what doesn't. Currently I've planned for the main characters' personalities and character developments to in some way further the story and benefit the plot further on.
Is this over-doing it? I've found that the characters fall kind of flat and boring just because of this.
What I'm asking is: is it generally considered okay to have the characters have "free" personalities and developments that don't affect the plot more? Or do I just need to work on my writing-characters-skills more?
I'm very strict regarding filler. I cut out everything that can be defined as filler, jut because I know the reader just wants to get on with the story.
I was wondering what counts as filler, and what doesn't. Currently I've planned for the main characters' personalities and character developments to in some way further the story and benefit the plot further on.
Is this over-doing it? I've found that the characters fall kind of flat and boring just because of this.
What I'm asking is: is it generally considered okay to have the characters have "free" personalities and developments that don't affect the plot more? Or do I just need to work on my writing-characters-skills more?