# @bookstrofficial on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DWZNBInDtoc
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61571595-bookstrofficial-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/498891ff61.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-03-27T16:00:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Bookstr (@BookstrOfficial) — https://gondola.cc/BookstrOfficial

## Caption

Writing well-developed fictional characters is no easy task. That’s why we asked five talented authors their thoughts, opinions, and approaches to creating realistically “messy” characters. 📖💫

While some authors find the chaos endearing and enjoyable to write, others dislike this archetypical labelling of their protagonists. 📝 Get to know their full thoughts on the subject by reading the article linked in our bio! 🔗

Do you like reading about messy characters? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. 💬

Featured here:
• Olivie Blake (@olivieblake), author of GIRL DINNER | Tor Books (@torbooks)
• Allison Larkin (@allielarkinwrites), author of HOME OF THE AMERICAN CIRCUS | Gallery Books (@gallerybooks)
• Julia Armfield (@juliakarmfield), author of PRIVATE RITES | Flatiron Books (@flatiron_books)
• Emily Austin (@emilyraustinauthor), author of IS THIS A CRY FOR HELP | Atria Books (@atriabooks)
• Natalie Sue (@natwrotewhat), author of YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE | William Morrow (@wiliammorrowbooks)
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#authorinterview #booklover #readersofinstagram #bookishlife

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bookstr | @BookstrOfficial | https://gondola.cc/BookstrOfficial | Account Manager |
| Ava Simpkinson | @avasimpkinson | https://gondola.cc/avasimpkinson | Graphic Design Intern |

## Tags

readersofinstagram, bookishlife, booklover, authorinterview

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