Character Development Masterclass: 4 Proven Frameworks

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Unlock the secrets of character development with four powerful frameworks that will transform the way you write your novel. In this video, you'll learn how to create dynamic, three-dimensional characters using proven techniques that go beyond traditional character sheets. Whether you're struggling with flat characters or just starting your writing journey, these frameworks will help you craft a memorable cast that fits perfectly within your story's genre and theme.

Discover how to utilize archetypes from the Hero’s Journey, align your characters with your story's central theme, and ensure they resonate with the genre conventions that readers expect. We'll also explore how to balance order and chaos within your characters, making them feel authentic and compelling. If you’re ready to take your writing to the next level, this video is a must-watch.

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Archetypes timestamps:
3:33 hero & villian
4:50 mentor
5:07 trickster
5:23 threshold guardian
6:33 herald
6:50 shapeshifter
7:22 allies

20:30 this advice is giving me so much peace

22:10 Homework!
Regarding your favourite story, write down your answers to each question:
- what are the archetypes of the cast?
- how does each character deal with the main double-factor problem?
- how does each character fit within the preset conventions of the main genre?
- where does each character fall on the chaos and order spectrum?

galacticat
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Excellent presentation. Thank you. The 4th framework was new to me, though I haven't done much with the 2nd either. I love your no-nonsense, no-fluff videos. They are much better than some of the books and courses I've already paid for. I think carefully working through my characters will really help me on my current WIP.

elainemilner
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Thank you, Tim. This is the best advice on character development I received so. far.

PinaPuddu
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I’ve heard all these before from you but the combination of them and making sure they work together is new and an amazing concept

TinCanToNA
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Wow, I feel like I completely GET the DPF now!! 🥳

Before watching this video I understood it but didn't really understand why it was so important. The light bulb moment was learning that every character in the story needs to be dealing with it (in different ways based on their "function" in the story) and it is tied with the overall theme. Seems super obvious now, but that's hindsight for you.

As always, top video, Tim!

toritoot
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Great talk Tim! I'm going to fish out my Story Grid book. Thanks!

SusanRing-bium
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When I've finished revising the current draft (aiming to complete revisions by next Friday), I shall put it through the 4 frameworks and see what happens. Each of the frameworks has value. Thanks for this video, Tim.

litabrooker
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This is so great! I try to analyze the novels I read in my own genre I want to write but I don't have a direction or format to do so. Now I do! Thanks!

jenniferwagner
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Tim, this is the best video/lesson I've seen you provide us! Excellent! (...and I'm reading your new book, so far😀!)

jeffj
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I thought the Order and Chaos Spectrum was new to me. Good video. I want to learn more about scene writing and like the ideas you are putting out into the world. Keep it coming.

timtitan
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That is the most helpful video on writing I've ever come across. Most informative and helpful, bursting at the seams with stuff you can use straight away. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise!

matrixtherapists
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Thanks Tim. Book can’t get here soon enough…watching how you’re marketing it along the way and it’s working

dan_straub
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The Orderly versus Chaos was new to me. I can’t wait to review my characters and put them on the spectrum. thanks

freeshadow
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Thank you for another great video 😊 A really good breakdown. To combine the methods was the most eye-opening thing for me :)

gunvorelisabethkirkelund
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Thank you for the video; I love these writing advice videos. I knew all theses but never thought to connect in this way. (I'm at chapter 6 of "The Shithead" and love it so far!

elijahn
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So clear ! haha moment... A real masterclass. Thank you

murielberthelot
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Thank you for your great teachings. I am a new fan.

pagopagoyachtclub
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Love thinking about the theme for Char. Development :D I tend to write people without really thinking too much about backstory or how they fit together. Their backstory develops in my head and then I use what I want of it...but my writting stinks. I'm saving up money for the workshop.

jameswatts
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I've been a member of the SG Guild for a few years, and how to use the Order :: Chaos spectrum hit home for the first time. Thanks.

chrisoneill
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Another great video from story grid. I used story grid to fix my MS and it worked--King of the Forgotten Darkness is already available for pre-order :). Story Grid is THE best. Any time Tim comes out with a video I get out my notebook and take notes!

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