Ep. 248 CREATE QUIRKY CHARACTERS?
Episode 248 of the Unforgettable Presentations podcast, hosted by Darren LaCroix, Chris McGuire, titled "Ep. 248 CREATE QUIRKY CHARACTERS?" was published on May 23, 2024 and runs 40 minutes.
May 23, 2024 ·40m · Unforgettable Presentations
Episode Description
Every time you introduce a character in your story, you have an opportunity for humor. Quirky characters are familiar, engaging, and create memorable moments in presentations. Darren is joined by Television Writer & Producer Chris McGuire to discuss the people in our stories and how to make them unforgettable.
SNIPPETS:
• Use quirky characters to create memorable moments that enhance speaker relatability with the audience.
• Character traits are the qualities that make a character memorable. (Brave, smart, loyal) Quirks are exaggerated, unusual or unexpected qualities that add humor or intrigue to stories.
• Base your characters in reality and avoid making logical jumps that lead the audience to "crazytown."
• Use the following quirks to make your characters memorable: Distinctive habits, ususual interests, eccentric speech patterns, exaggerated fashion and physical traits.
• Good joke formats for explaining quirks include "They were so [QUALITY]m that BLANK." Or, "They're the type of person who [GIVE EXAMPLE OF QUIRK]
• Use comedic twists to introduce quirks
• Quirks usually involve something the characters in your stories don't know about each other.
• When using twists, you set expectations and then subvert them.
• Use sparingly or risk the audience noticing the "magic trick."
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