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Tag: characters

Twist on Tropes: Sidekicks

This week, we’re looking at your hero’s irascible, plucky companion…

Josh Murray Writer-to-writer Leave a comment October 22, 2020October 13, 2020 2 Minutes

Twist on Tropes: Wise Old Mentors

If the protagonist needs to gain skills and knowledge to realize their destiny, it’s helpful for them to have a teacher.

Josh Murray Writer-to-writer Leave a comment October 15, 2020October 13, 2020 3 Minutes

Twists on Tropes: Dark Lords

What epic fantasy or sweeping space opera is complete without a shadowy figure looming threateningly over the universe?

Josh Murray Writer-to-writer Leave a comment October 8, 2020October 6, 2020 3 Minutes

Twists on Tropes: 5 Chosen Ones

The Chosen One archetype has flexible narrative utility that draws writers in time and time again.

Josh Murray Writer-to-writer Leave a comment October 1, 2020 4 Minutes

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