This is part 4 in a series called The Epic Guide to Character Creation . In this part I will show you different antihero archetypes. I will provide examples of characters from both literature and movies/TV-series to provide you with an overall understanding of fictional characters.

This is part 3 in a series called The Epic Guide to Character Creation . In this part I will show you different hero archetypes. I will provide examples of characters from both literature and movies/TV-series to provide you with an overall understanding of fictional characters.

This is part 5 in a series called The Epic Guide to Character Creation . In this part I will show you different antagonist archetypes. I will provide examples of characters from both literature and movies/TV-series to provide you with an overall understanding of fictional characters.

This is part 7 in a series called The Epic Guide to Character Creation . In this part I will show you different mentor archetypes. I will provide examples of characters from both literature and movies/TV-series to provide you with an overall understanding of fictional characters.

This is part 1 in a series called The Epic Guide to Character Creation . In this part I will show you how to categorize your characters. Characters are one of the essential pillars of a story. Every writer should know that. Take that pillar away and the story will fall apart. The truth is that in

This is part 2 in a series called The Epic Guide to Character Creation . In this part I will show you different heroine archetypes. I will provide examples of characters from both literature and movies/TV-series to provide you with an overall understanding of fictional characters.

This is part 6 in a series called The Epic Guide to Character Creation . In this part I will show you different sidekick archetypes. I will provide examples of characters from both literature and movies/TV-series to provide you with an overall understanding of fictional characters.

This is part 7 in a series called The Epic Guide to Character Creation . In this part I will show you different mentor archetypes. I will provide examples of characters from both literature and movies/TV-series to provide you with an overall understanding of fictional characters.

This is part 7 in a series called The Epic Guide to Character Creation . In this part I will show you different mentor archetypes. I will provide examples of characters from both literature and movies/TV-series to provide you with an overall understanding of fictional characters.

This is part 3 in a series called The Epic Guide to Character Creation . In this part I will show you different hero archetypes. I will provide examples of characters from both literature and movies/TV-series to provide you with an overall understanding of fictional characters.

This is part 6 in a series called The Epic Guide to Character Creation . In this part I will show you different sidekick archetypes. I will provide examples of characters from both literature and movies/TV-series to provide you with an overall understanding of fictional characters.

This is part 4 in a series called The Epic Guide to Character Creation . In this part I will show you different antihero archetypes. I will provide examples of characters from both literature and movies/TV-series to provide you with an overall understanding of fictional characters.

This is part 6 in a series called The Epic Guide to Character Creation . In this part I will show you different sidekick archetypes. I will provide examples of characters from both literature and movies/TV-series to provide you with an overall understanding of fictional characters.

In a previous post I wrote about the Seven Point Story Structure and in this post I will show you this structure in a case study of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling. Case studies, I think, are a great way to learn the structure of stories. So, let’s get down to bus

Have you ever wondered what it takes to craft extraordinary characters? The truth is that in every sensational story is an extraordinary character (or, even better, more than one). These types of characters do much more than just advance the plot. They jump off of the page and grip the heart of the reader. The Epic Guide to Character Creation: Mentors is a short ebook packed with information on how to create extraordinary mentors. The book goes through how to categorize your characters as well as shed light on the most common archetypes, which you can use as a solid foundation to build your mentors upon. This book is part of The Busy Author’s Guide series, a series of short ebooks meant for writers who don’t have time to wade through yet another full-length book when they should be writing. The Busy Author’s Guide series will provide you with bite-sized help, inspiration, tips, and creative exercises because small steps are easier to tackle than giant leaps. Includes a free download: Character Appearance Workbook

This is part 6 in a series called The Epic Guide to Character Creation . In this part I will show you different sidekick archetypes. I will provide examples of characters from both literature and movies/TV-series to provide you with an overall understanding of fictional characters.