4:06 / Characterization / Basic Terms pt 2 / Discovering Characters

What details do we writers need to manipulate for the readers to see and understand our characters?

This unfolding view, presented in scattered snippets throughout our stories, is Characterization.

Herewith, 6 ways plus 2 pairs to develop your characters (did I just call gin rummy?) as well as a bit on Non-Primary Characters.

Contents

• 0:39 Intro
• 1:13 Characterization
• 2:00 6 types of Characterization
• 8:00 Placeholder vs. True Character
• 9:52 Constant vs. Change
• 12:53 Decisions about Characterization
• 13:19 Non-Primaries
• 18:50 Closing

Discovering Characters  can be purchased at these links:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y7LYK19

https://books2read.com/u/3RJrZB

Discovering Your Writing, a bundle of four writing craft books, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08691892S

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