How to Write a Dynamic Character

Dynamic is often one of the most important qualities for a protagonist, today we're breaking down the term and how to create a character arc.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:15 - What is a dynamic character?
0:32 - Dynamic characters vs. Complex characters
0:53 - Focus on specifics
1:45 - Create character goals and flaws
3:14 - Interesting static characters
3:53 - Negative character arcs
4:13 - How much change is too much change?

[anachronisticlaserbeams]

The idea of Breaking Bad being an arc of moral degradation or downfall in some way is something I see expressed a lot, but I always read it as an arc of self-realization. Walter White, having nothing left to lose, discards his fears one by one and gradually becomes exactly who he always really wanted to be. Now, who he wanted to be is a truly awful human being, but I would say that it is a constructive character arc, rather than one of disintegration.

[roadtripmitch]

I can watch you all day. Good advice. Be Safe Have Fun.

[melodid]

Great.. thank you shaelin :) you are very great

[varrickace]

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[ARCtheCartoonMaster]

4:27 I think people put up with this one because it's a classic story that they're too afraid to criticise, especially with it being Christmas-related. Plus, with it being an old story, I think it falls under the grandfather clause and the "Seinfeld is unfunny" effect.