Category: Archetypes
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How to write Supportive Characters? 6 Examples
Supportive Characters are meant to be Likeable. Likeable Characters are Helpful, Proficient & Supportive. Their Likeability factor makes them Memorable. Supportive Characters can be Main Characters or 2ndrary ones. Summary – 7 steps to a Supportive Character Define her Function in the Story. Define her Role, if she’s part of a Team. Decide of her…
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How to Write Mercenaries Stories?
Mercenaries are Versatile. They can appear in most Settings & Genres. They make for great Protagonists & Antagonists. How do you create Mercenaries with an attitude? Summary – 6 steps to a Mercenary Story Define the Character’s Origins. From her Origins, define why she became a Mercenary. Define the Type of Contract she will accept.…
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How to write 2ndary Characters? 5 Examples
2ndary Characters are meant to be Memorable. Even if they are considered less important than the Main Characters. They need to be Likeable &/or Relatable. Summary – 6 steps to a 2ndary Character Define her Function in the Story : Antagonist, Protagonist or Other. Define her Origins. From her Origins define her Name & her…
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How to create Antagonists? 5 more Examples
Antagonists rhythm your Stories. They cause Issues & Crisis. Antagonist allow you to define your other Characters. Characters define each other through their Relationships. Therefore, you’ll need a Diversity of Antagonists. You can start with these 5 types: Rival Hedonist Coward Isolationist Judge Summary – 6 steps to an Antagonist Decide of her Origins. From…
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How to create Antagonists? 5 Examples
Antagonists rhythm your Stories. If you can’t tell how your Story will end, start by creating your Antagonists. Antagonists create Issues & Crisis. They jumpstart the Story. As they rhythm the Story, you’ll need a Diversity of Antagonists. You can start with these 5 types: Likeable Gorgeous Hideous Annoying Nefarious Summary – 5 steps to…