Last month we looked at sidekicks and how they support the hero on their journey. This month we're going to be looking at the broader ty...

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Secondary characters are tricky. They're fairly important, but at the same time they can't steal the spotlight from the protagoni...

Character archetypes share core truths about people's personalities, goals, fears and weaknesses. Learn how to use them well in your own fiction.

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"Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die." This is one those famous lines from movies that everyo...

Wondering how to write compelling side characters that bolster your story as a whole? The key is vulnerability.

A story with no secondary characters is like a play without an ensemble. Without a strong supporting cast bringing the plot to life, the main characters would wander around aimlessly with no direction or conflict to spur them on. The best kind of books have a strong selection of secondary characters that readers fall in love with and want to see succeed in their endeavors, even more than the protagonist sometimes. But it is equally important not to let them take over the story or…