EPISODE · May 5, 2021 · 12 MIN
#47: Even Minor Characters Play a Major Role
from Writer Unleashed · host Nanci Panuccio
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. There are no minor characters. 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. While you're here, do you have your FREE Character Questionnaire? Grab it here. And if you want to connect with more like-minded writers and with me, join us on our private Facebook Group where I answer your most burning writing questions. It's totally free to join. Structure your story with this FREE 3-Act Worksheet. Go beyond outlining and write a story that keeps readers hooked from beginning to end. Grab your FREE Worksheet here.
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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. There are no minor characters. 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. While you're here, d...
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