Characters

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.

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

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.

Learn about indirect characterization, a literary device that uses description and dialogue to reveal character. Here are five types of indirect characterization you need to know!

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.

Creating a villain that everyone loves to hate is a fun challenge for any writer! Here are some friendly tips to help you whip up those detestable antagonists that audiences will love to despise.

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.

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.

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.

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.