Ep. 626: How to Create Insanely Complex Characters Using "Shadow Theory"

2023-05-21

Helping Writers Become Authors

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"Shadow theory" is one of the most intuitive tools a writer can use to identify the contrasting elements that create complex characters.

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Ep. 626: How to Create Insanely Complex Characters Using "Shadow Theory"

Helping Writers Become Authors

Fler avsnitt från "Helping Writers Become Authors"

S17:E11: The Most Dangerous Arc: Breaking Down the Corruption Character Arc

S17:E10: Writing a Fall Arc: How to Show a Character's Moral Decline

S17:09: Disillusionment Arc in Storytelling: A Powerful Tool for Character Growth

S17:E08: How Writers Can Use the Four Stages of Knowing in Character Arcs

S17:E07: How to Make Your Fantasy World Feel Real: 6 Pillars of Organic Worldbuilding

S17:E06: Your Character's Three Choices: Character Goal Examples for Writers

S17:E05: 5 Proven Ways to Conquer Self-Doubt in Writing

S17:E04: Exploring the Impact of AI on Fiction Writing: Opportunities and Challenges

S17:E03: The Writer’s Road to Creative Burnout Recovery

S17:E02: The Rules of Fiction: What They Are and What They're Not