This week we continue to explore character development and character arc.
We talked about Destiny Salter's insights on the process of creating a Compelling Character. According to her, a compelling character is:
Sympathetic (different from likable)
Nuanced (they have layers)
Flawed (they’re not perfect)
Active (they go after what they want)
We took a look at some of our OC's and tried to identify these three key elements for each of them:
A DESIRE: What do they want more than anything else?
A NEED: What do they need? It could involve recognizing the truth, undergoing a moral transformation, or placing trust in the right individuals. This should be distinct from their wants.
A FLAW: What is holding them back and preventing their progress? What are they unaware of about themselves or others?
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Writing Characters: How to Create Complex Characters
by Wadzanai Mufunde
The Ultimate Character Development Worksheet by Dabble
The 9 Avatars - The Enneagram article by Destiny Salter
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