Supporting characters fill in a variety of roles. They can be the love interest, the comedic relief, the sidekick and so many others. They don't just support your protagonist however, they also provide aid for your antagonist. Figuring out the reasons your supporting characters aid your heroes and villains helps flesh out their character as… Continue reading Exercise: Support the Characters
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Exercise: Three Rumors
One of the unfortunate truths about people is that wherever there are groups of them, someone is talking about somebody to someone else. Depending on the people involved, this can be either a good thing, or a bad thing, but when you're developing characters, it can also be a useful thing. As an exercise: To… Continue reading Exercise: Three Rumors
Plot: Loss of a Beloved
Sitting in direct opposition to the recovery of a loved one, the loss of a beloved is a situation that relies heavily on emotions and motivations from your characters. You can check out the full list of plot scenarios here. The witness sees the death of a kinsman. Most often there is an executioner of… Continue reading Plot: Loss of a Beloved
Plot: Dishonored Beloved
A dishonored beloved plot can bring a whole new layer of complexity and twists to the story when employed. If you'd like, you can check out all of the plot scenarios here. A wrongdoing is discovered against a loved one. The roles for the dishonored beloved plot are extremely variable. You must have someone who… Continue reading Plot: Dishonored Beloved
The Written Vixen 