Dream of the Red Chamber

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How To Create Believable Characters

Learning from Granny Liu

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Daniel Evensen
Oct 05, 2025
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How To Create Believable Characters

Somebody asked the following question on Reddit’s “Writing Advice” board the other day:

I’m no expert on writing. However, I do know that we can find hints about how to create believable characters from books like Dream of the Red Chamber. And Granny Liu, an unforgettable character that we just met, is a great example.

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