[header] How to create a character driven book [title] Focus on character wants and needs. [step] In a character driven book, your character's wants and needs should be of upmost importance. Oftentimes, the primary action of a character driven book involves how a character's wants, needs, and opinions change over time. 
As you begin to carve out the basics of your book, spend some considering what your characters want. [substeps] All characters should yearn for something.