Characters

Turns out your protagonist’s best character development tool is... someone else.

Want to make your characters feel real? Stop telling us who they are. Show us.

Learn how to introduce a character with unforgettable impact. Improve your story with actionable tips and iconic examples from books and film.

Learn practical tips and insights for creating mentors who embody wisdom and emotional depth, serving as powerful catalysts for your protagonist's growth.

Want your readers to become emotionally invested in your story? Here are six tips for creating dynamic characters that will make them fall in love with your story.

This video explores how Miyazaki's attention to detail and observation of real people creates realistic and complex characters in anime, using Princess Mononoke as an example.

How does Hayao Myazaki use small character interactions and mannerisms to create realistic and human characters in his movies?

Learn how to effectively kill off your protagonist in your story, exploring the consequences and follow-through, and how to prepare the reader for the protagonist's death, in this video by Hello Future Me.

This video explores how the theme of progress is used to guide the design of the screenplay in Jurassic Park, examining the creation of opposing characters, plot and supporting characters, and how every choice feeds the theme.

Adding positive character traits is an effective way to make your characters more interesting and believable. Here is a list of 23 positive character traits you can use.

While subtle, mannerisms can reveal your character’s personality traits and backstory. Here is how you can incorporate them into your story without overdoing it.

This video delves into the psychology of how the Joker uses the concept of aporia to manipulate his victims in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight.