You don't want your character to be just another Conan or Kirk. Learn how to give him a unique voice & feel through dialogue, body language, tags, & more.
Explore ways to tell stories where common people are caught up in events of epic proportions. Learn to make these characters relevant, even if they're not saving the world.
Pairs of heroes are common in genre fiction, but present certain writing challenges. Learn what those challenges are & how to overcome them from authors known for writing paired characters.
Discover convincing ways to motivate your character. Explore the difference between obstacles that help characters grow & barriers that bring your story to a screeching halt.
Character Craft: Supporting Cast—Real People VS Plot Devices
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Your supporting cast isn't setting decor. Learn how to make minor characters who are living, breathing individuals that add dimension and depth to your story but don't get in the way of the plot.
Not every character is likeable -- but sometimes it's the right bastards that draw our attention the most. Learn how to create characters that readers love to hate.
A protagonist isn't necessarily a heroic individual, & villains rarely think of themselves as such. Learn how to portray the qualities that make your character a hero -- or a really cool bad guy.
Character Craft: Where to Start When Creating Characters
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Learn techniques for creating strong characters for your stories. Explore different places you can start the character creation process, & discover the secrets to building characters right.
A hero's only as good as his villain, they say. Learn how to create villains that balance between Stormtrooper & Sauron so they contribute to your story as much as they frustrate your protagonist.
"Write what you know," they say -- but what about people you can't possibly know anything about? Learn how to write convincing, enjoyable characters who aren't anything like you.