Tag Archives: supporting characters

7 Tips to Raising Supporting Characters to the Spotlight

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

When writing a long series with multiple characters, you’re bound to have a few that stay in the background.  They get to do some things and a few big scenes, but you forget to draw them out.  At least until … Continue reading →

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Help From All Corners: Heroes Don’t Have to Fight Alone

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

As I was outlining the final battle, I realized there was a problem.  The Baron was going to have an army of monsters at one point, which seemed rather ridiculous in a way.  It meant the champions could have simply … Continue reading →

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Cops as Supporting Characters: Helpers, Villains, and Comedy Reliefs

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Not sure why this topic came to my mind or how I’ll tackle it.  Now, I’m not talking about a story that focuses on a cop, which would be a guard in most fantasy settings.  These are the secondary characters … Continue reading →

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