Creating Conflicted Antagonist Characters
In the novels we write, protagonists often steal the spotlight, but secondary characters—particularly antagonists—can add depth, conflict, and intrigue to…
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The Important Role Secondary Characters Play
Every character in a fictional story needs to play a role, whether a strong antagonist standing in the way of…
The Importance of Secondary Characters in Your Novel
Creating a cast of characters is a challenge for novelists. It’s a balance. You need just the right number of…
5 Tips to Writing Secondary Characters That Pop
Today’s guest post is by author Jennifer Probst. Secondary characters have always been important to readers in fiction and serve…
The Secret to Crafting Genuine Characters for Your Novel
Think about what makes you interested or drawn to certain people. What qualities of theirs pull you in? Is it…
Add a Bit of Romance to Your Novel
There are three basic secondary character role types in novels, and we’ve looked at the first two: the nemesis or…
Characters in Novels That Are Allies and Reflections
We’ve been looking at secondary characters in novels these past few weeks, and there is so much more to say…
The Nemesis Character Type in Your Story
Novels need a cast of characters, and developing rich secondary characters is a pillar of novel construction that cannot be…
The Cast of Characters in a Novel
Last week we started looking at secondary characters in a novel. I often see characters populating a story that seemed…
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