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#51: 3 Tips for Writing Unforgettable Secondary Characters

#51: 3 Tips for Writing Unforgettable Secondary Characters

FromFiction Writing Made Easy


#51: 3 Tips for Writing Unforgettable Secondary Characters

FromFiction Writing Made Easy

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Dec 7, 2021
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Podcast episode

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In today's episode, I'll walk you through three tips for crafting unforgettable supporting characters.  Here's a preview of what's included:[01:15] Supporting characters are any characters that are not your protagonist or your antagonist. In general, each supporting character in your story will either support or thwart your protagonist as they try to achieve their goal. [03:10] Tip #1: Develop your supporting cast of characters just as fully as you would your protagonist and your antagonist.[05:15] Tip #2: Let your supporting characters represent an aspect of the overarching story.[07:15] Tip #3: Give your supporting cast of characters a hook to help them stand out.[11:30] Key points and episode recap.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeEp. 2 - Understanding Genre: How to Write Better Stories (article)Ep. 10 - How to Create Memorable Characters Using Hooks (article)Subscribe & Review in Apple PodcastsAre you subscribed to my podcast? If not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode! Especially because I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. So, click here to subscribe to the show in Apple Podcasts!If you're already a subscriber, and if you enjoy the show, I would be really grateful if you left a review over on Apple Podcasts, too. Those reviews help other writers find my podcast and they’re also super fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thanks in advance!P.S. Did you know that I have a Facebook group just for fiction writers? In this private group, we talk about all things writing, editing, and publishing fiction. It's free to join and you can request access here. Hope to see you there!Click here to register for the free masterclass > The 5 Little-Known Mistakes Most Fiction Writers Make (+ What to Do Instead). In this masterclass, we’re going to talk about the most common mistakes I see writers make so that you can avoid them and write your draft in the most efficient way possible.
Released:
Dec 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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How do I write a book? How do I create compelling characters that readers will love? How do I build a believable world for my story? What does it even mean to write a story that works? Do you have any writing tips? These are just some of the big questions that developmental editor and book coach, Savannah Gilbo, digs into on the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast. Each week, Savannah shares actionable tools, tips, and strategies that will help you write, edit, and publish your book. So, whether you're brand new to writing, or a seasoned author looking to improve your craft, this podcast is for you!