I've wanted to start one of my story ideas, but the characters are holding me back. I can't seem to create a character I like. I feel like if I don't like them, readers won't either.
I suppose my biggest fear is that they will be too cliche. For example, I really like shy, introverted, reserved characters. But a big cliche these days is the shy, introverted, quiet nerdy high schooler who everyone snickers at because she's reading a book. See what I mean?
So the question is: how to do create a good, memorable character? I'm not out to create the next hero that everyone is in love with, I just want to create one that I actually enjoy writing about.
(Sorry it's a silly question.)
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