Appropriate Cast Size for a Novel

It was 108 centuries ago, and that was just the heroes.* Aren't you ashamed if you have fewer than 1,080 today?



*Or "heroes," if you prefer.

Q&A Corner Continued

Q. I want to write about a bunch of no-goods, but I still want the readers not to turn away in disgust. What do I do?
A. Every once in awhile, have somebody remind them to act righteously.
Q. Do they have to follow up by acting righteously?
A. Oh, goodness no.

Q&A Corner

Q. How many characters should my book have before I start working on villains and minor characters?
A. 108.
Q. That seems high.
A. That isn't a question.