In this episode, we turn the page on the calendar and turn a corner in our craft. After a month of sharpening our sensory tools, we begin a brand-new series: Character Archetypes.
In this episode, we discuss:
The Advantage of the Blueprint: Why using recognizable roles like the Hero, the Mentor, or the Trickster provides a "safety net" for the reader, allowing you to focus on the subversion and the "messy human" beneath.
Are you treating archetypes like a cage that limits your characters, or are you using them as the foundation to build a person who feels both universal and unique?
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