How To Write COMPLEX Characters | Elements of Fiction

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In this video, we're going to explore the art of character creation - how to write complex characters that readers will love. We're going to learn the science of writing compelling characters, and how to use the different character archetypes to your advantage.
Whether you're a novice writer or a veteran author, we can all learn something. I do my best to avoid the stock advice and bring to light new ideas and concepts as it relates to creating characters.
00:00 Introduction
00:13 Part 1: The Basics
01:26 Beliefs (basics 1)
02:34 Backstory (basic 2)
04:38 Purpose and Personality (basic 3)
06:00 Part 2: Arcs
10:05 Part 3: Strong Positions
15:42 Outro and Closing Thoughts
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00:00 Introduction
00:13 Part 1: The Basics
01:26 Beliefs (basics 1)
02:34 Backstory (basic 2)
04:38 Purpose and Personality (basic 3)
06:00 Part 2: Arcs
10:05 Part 3: Strong Positions
15:42 Outro and Closing Thoughts

[@wrestlingwithwords]

What is your favorite part of character creation? Also, you can read Static Love here for free!: scifishorts.co/premium/static-love/9a86cf34-7e6c-4a98-9b31-0a27bd4e7d75

[@jedielfqueen]

Sad but relatable story. I'm not sure if the subtext was intended or not, but it is most irksome because, just as social media platforms are programmed with a goal to keep us coming back to the platform, not to interact meaningfully, this dating app likely intentionally creates an illusion that will make the actual date fail - if it helped people connect, it would lose its customers. Without understanding that programming and intentionally overcoming it, we'll be used by it. Great job!

[@wrestlingwithwords]

@@jedielfqueen I always love hearing how other people interpret my stories. I can neither confirm nor deny! Thank you for reading it :)

[@1412yuuuuu]

enjoyed the wonderful short read, i loove love love your writing thank you for mentioning it in the vid and thank you for this video!

[@wrestlingwithwords]

@@1412yuuuuu I really appreciate you saying so! Thank you for reading it and thanks for watching:)… hoping to share more videos and stories soon!!

[@cash1833]

I’ve always loved working on backstories and then trying to use flashbacks to act as puzzle pieces.
Another great video!

[@wrestlingwithwords]

That is a great strategy!

[@elchiponr1]

Flat arc sounds uninteresting at first, but one of the main things that can make a character with a flat arc still very interesting is their interaction with characters with a not flat(?) arc, and they can also have their believes be put to the test, or maybe even changed temporarily, just to switch back to the starting point in the end.

[@Ang-gh3iy]

Great video! Also, I love your short story. Looking forward to reading more from you!

[@wrestlingwithwords]

Thank you so much for saying so!

[@GareebsHouse]

Great points. Love frm India.

[@wrestlingwithwords]

👋 thanks for watching!

[@Yunaxxxx]

This is such great information, I have been struggling with trying to create depth with my characters in my story. This information is so useful so thank you 🙏🏽

[@wrestlingwithwords]

I'm glad you found the information helpful! Creating depth in characters can be challenging... Each character is different so one element or technique might change, depending on the scenario. Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@joecarlasare1]

Great video

[@wrestlingwithwords]

Thank you so much!

[@thamashasamarasinghe3095]

Great 👌😀

[@wrestlingwithwords]

Thank you!

[@danschneider7531]

Character is plot. No one reads Moby-Dick for the whale.

[@wrestlingwithwords]

Good point!

[@Henry-ic1kn]

Plot drives you in, characters wants you to stay, unlikable, unrealistic, badly characters like the ones from the after or twilight movies are examples

[@meladaptiveTragedies]

Especially true for what I write

[@elchiponr1]

yadibla, it's such a meaningless one-liner.
The characters are what the story revolves around and what drives the plot forward.
The plot is what the characters do and what happens to them.
No one reads Moby Dick if he doesn't go out to hunt the whale and sits on his ass in whatever shitty whaling village he is from.