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Jonathan
Jonathan asked C.A. Higgins:

Hi, C.A! I was wondering what method you use to keep track of your characters? I have written a few manuscripts of novels myself, but I always find the most difficult task is keeping track of my characters.

C.A. Higgins Hi Jonathan! I write very detailed outlines before I write the actual drafts. In these outlines I usually have a dramatis personnae at the beginning that lists the characters (in groups if necessary), and provides details that are important that I think I might forget: last names, relationships, defining personality traits, ages, physical appearance, involvement in plot or subplot--anything that I think I might forget. Of course, the more drafts I do, the better I get to know the characters, and the shorter the dramatis personnae becomes.
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Jonathan
Jonathan asked C.A. Higgins:

Do you intend to continue writing Science Fiction or is there another genre you are interested in? Your integration of mystery in Lightless really set it apart from the typical science fiction novel. I enjoyed the suspension!

Enrique
Enrique asked C.A. Higgins:

What other scenarios (such as the ever more popular dystopias, first encounters, generational ships etc) do you currently have in mind? Please do keep writing forever!!!lol

Taylor Bartlett
Taylor Bartlett asked C.A. Higgins:

Which types of science fiction stories do you find most interesting to read or write about? Like super heroes, space ships, other worlds, distopian novels and things like that? Which elements of science fiction do you think generate the most interesting ideas?

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