Episode 326 Thinking about all the characters - a podcast by Jeffery W. Ingram
from 2020-05-24T16:00
Today's Topic - BIG CHARACTERS!!!!
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Podcast Show Flow
- There is no formula
- Think of the cast as a whole
- What your story needs
- Solo or Ensemble
- Create character before you create you character
- Remember if they do not make the story better, they should not be in the cast
- Types of characters you need
- Protagonist
- Antagonist
- Companions
- Side Characters
- Job of character
- Love Interest
- Foil
- Family
- Mentor
- Extra
- Other tropes
- Twist or two
- Questions to ask
- Can characters merge
- Will people get lost in the cast
WBT
What is a good cast for your story
RW Task
Run your cast past a friend or someone you can trust
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