8 Archetypes For Heroes & Heroines
In this post, we share 8 archetypes for heroes and heroines for you to use in your stories.
Creating Characters
Heroes And Anti-Heroes – What’s The Difference?
In this table, we list the differences between heroes and anti-heroes for writers.
12 Common Character Archetypes & How Writers Can Use Them
What are common character archetypes? Use this post to explore the 12 common character archetypes and how writers can use them in their stories.
The Hero Of The Story – Understanding Antagonists
Many beginner writers struggle with plotting. This is often because these writers don’t have an antagonist for the hero of the story to fight. Each
Defence Mechanisms For Characters
Have a look at the defense mechanisms human beings use in the graph below. Which one do you use? Which one would your character use?
Character Archetypes
This is a summary of the 12 archetypes as defined by Pearson and Mark in The Hero and Outlaw. It includes the archetype, their motivation,
Ideas For Creating Characters – Soul Types
If you’re looking for character types for your stories, you may find these ‘soul types’ to be a useful resource.
When A Character Cries
What response do you want to elicit from other characters, and readers, when someone cries in your novel? Consider the following.
The Beginner’s Guide To Creating Memorable Characters
In this post, we give you a beginner’s guide to creating memorable characters.
The 12 Most Basic Character Building Blocks
In this post, we list 12 most basic character building blocks for authors to think about when they write books.