They're an easy place to start with fiction - instead of a person, an archetype. The Mother Figure. The Ruler. They're not real characters - they're props, served to do exactly what they're expected to do and get offstage quickly.
What's your favorite archetype? The mouthy teen? The too-smart child? Lovers? Why? Do you find this person in all your stories?
Writing Prompt: Take your favorite archetype, and write a short scene with the person as the archetype. Now do it again with the person showing personality and breaking the mold. Which is more interesting? Why?
(and if people are actually finding this blog useful, could you please comment? I'd like to know if someone's reading!)
2 comments:
I just wandered onto your blog. I'm a huge character developer, too. Make sure you keep blogging. This is good stuff!
: - )
So where are you??
Mike cassidy@panix.com
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