Category: Characters
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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 Relatable & Sympathetic Monsters?
Sympathetic Monsters… Why do we expect Monsters to be Horrible? How to make them more Sympathetic? Summary – 6 steps to Relatable/Sympathetic Monsters Establish Expectation & common Biases. Create Relatability by comparing them to Humans. Give them Multiple Emotions other than Anger. Explain why they engage in Conflicts. Display manifestation of Intelligence. Describe how they…
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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 Monsters? 6 Examples
Monsters are Strange. They tend to be represented as Horrifying. But they can be Anything. Monsters are the best way to create Diversity in your World. There’s a Diversity of Monsters to Develop & Implement. Most of them will fall within these 6 types: Funny Adorable Gorgeous Hideous Nefarious Horrifying Summary – 6 steps to…