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Three Step Method of Character Development
Creating believable characters is as simple as giving them consistent and authentic responses throughout an entire story.
Creating Characters When Writing Fiction
The boss character archetype is the person who wants to run the show. When writing fiction, this is the character who tells everyone else what to do.
The Professor Character Archetype
The intellectual Professor archetype serves a role in stories that require a character who can delve into data and decipher the meaning of it all.
The Nurturer Character Archetype
The nurturer character archetype is the glue that bonds a family together. She is the one everyone looks to for love and support.
The Swashbuckler Character Archetype
The swashbuckler character archetype is enthusiastic, exciting, intriguing, and is fearless is pursuing his goals, constantly seeking new adventures.
The Waif Character Archetype
The waif character archetype is pure and uncorrupted, kind and gentle, and easily becomes the target of those who would take advantage of her.
Free Spirit Character Archetype
The free spirit archetype is a quirky, talkative, charming, and unpredictable individual.
The Librarian Character Archetype
The librarian archetype follows the rules and thinks everyone else should.
The Warrior Character Archetype
The Warrior is a fundamental literary archetype who protects and defends against all foes, operating on the premise that strength and power overcome any injustice.
The Seductress Character Archetype
Readers love to hate seductress, yet at the same time are drawn to her sexuality, her strength, and her ingenuity.
The Bad Boy Character Archetype
The Bad Boy archetype can be a villain or a hero depending on the character's role in the story.