Tag: Team
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Why give your Characters a Handicap?
Why would you handicap your Characters? All Characters have handicaps & disabilities. Every Character begins with Issues & difficulties. The question is how to make them memorable. Summary – 5 steps to Immersion through Handicap Define a Scar branding the Character Develop her Identity through this Scar Make the Character evolve alongside her Handicap Let…
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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 Plan your Story efficiently?
You have too many Stories. And too little Time. Planning may be enjoyable, but you rather write your Stories. How do you Plan efficiently? Here’s how. Summary – 4 steps to an efficient Plan Create a Character group. Define your Intent. Create your Group. Plan your Story. Create 4 to 6 Organizations 3 to 5…
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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 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…