You can never know your characters or your story world too well.
In each of my previous books, I’ve had a main problem–not digging deeper into characters and story world and setting and plot. In each book, I’ve gotten a little better. I’ve spent longer figuring out what makes characters tick, what my world looks and feels and smells like. But I’ve never dug deep enough. Because it’s hard, exhausting work.
Last night, I sat at the computer far too late, researching the core personality type of Garen, one of my support charries. I typed notes in a word doc, detailing his strengths and weakness, quirks, and personal values. For the first time, even after drafting him for months, I began to know his character.
It’s exhilarating. That moment when you realize you’ve reached a new level. Looking back and recognizing that you’ve grown.
Tracing Wonder 