6 Questions You Should Ask When Creating Fictional Characters Who Have Suffered Abuse

Professional book editor in the UK lists 6 important questions to ask when creating a fictional character who's suffered an abusive past!

Some fictional characters have had a traumatic past, like many people, so it is important to make their behaviours, struggles and actions as realistic and relatable as possible.

When creating a character who has had an abusive past, whether physical or emotional, it is vital to research, research and research some more. With that being said, below are six questions to think about creating a character who has suffered abuse.