There are no minor characters.
Every character you include, no matter how minor, or however brief their appearance, must serve the story you’re telling. Nobody should be in a scene for mere decoration or as a prop.
Every character in your story needs to be made use of or let go of.
In today’s episode of Writer Unleashed, we’ll talk about how to craft minor characters who have a major impact. And I’ll give you some examples to drive it all home.
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We’ll explore how minor characters can:
- Reveal your other character’s disposition and personality.
- Reveal your main character’s inner life.
- Clash with your main character and set off sparks
- Plus examples of minor characters who made a lasting impression on me
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