A Guide to Minor Characters and Extras

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Minor characters and extras will fill out the people in your story world. In this episode, learn about what they are and the roles they play. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of secondary characters in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises!

Subplots are an important part of any full-length novel. In this episode learn about what a subplot is, what subplots do, 3 types of subplots, and 3 common methods for adding them. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of subplots in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises!

Secondary characters are the lifeblood of any story. In this episode, learn about 6 important roles for secondary characters and how many you should have. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of secondary characters in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises!

Exposition is all about getting your reader comfortable in the story world. In this episode, learn about what exposition is, how much you should have, and get 5 tips to nail the exposition in your novel! Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of exposition from bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises!

The skeptic will bring tension and conflict to a novel while being on the protagonists' side. In this episode learn about skeptic roles and why they're important. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of skeptics in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises!