Being a ‘90s baby, I’m no stranger to nostalgia. Some say that while other generations experience nostalgic moments, those that grew up in the 1990s-2000s went through such a technological change that within a few years, the technology we once saw as amazing became archaic. I believe this is why we’re seeing so many retellings …
The discussion delves into the importance of crafting flat and round characters in storytelling. Flat characters, though seemingly shallow, serve vital roles in supporting and contrasting round characters. Round characters possess depth, evolving throughout the narrative, eliciting emotional investment from readers. A writing exercise encourages the development of both character types, highlighting the balance essential for crafting compelling stories.
Recap: Last week, we covered the three subcategories of the destructive character arc. Can you remember what they are? The destructive character arc can lead to some interesting developments in protagonists, antagonists, or other impactful characters in your story. All of this depends on what the purpose of your story, or the purpose of the …
Update: The Extoria Re-Write reached its 75% mark! If you missed my social media posts, here's where the re-write stands. I've completed 26 chapters, totaling 77,094 words. This puts me on track to finish around a refined 100,000 words. Over the next few weeks, I'll re-read what I've written, checking for any continuity errors, before …
Recap: Last week we went over the flat character arc. That’s when the character doesn’t go through a massive change because their truth guides them in changing the world around them. Some examples of the flat arc are Diana from Wonder Woman, Colonel Quaritch from Avatar, and Sherlock Holmes. The flat character arc is great …
Kenneth W. Myers 