Writing Resources

Will the character triumph--or succumb in the end to the powerful temptations of either of the Mage's shadow archetypes, the Miser or the Sorcerer?

Points out the potential pitfall that occurs when authors talk big about the interesting traits belonging to a character, but never make good by using them within the story.

If the character cannot powerfully transition into the final act of life, the risk is that of sliding into the Crone's shadow archetypes.

Ten important do's and don'ts of writing entertaining and plot-moving conflict in dialogue.

Whether this powerful character brings life to the Kingdom depends on if he is in the grip of the King's shadow archetypes of Puppet and Tyrant.

Compares two movie adaptations of The Scarlet Pimpernel to discover how you can best convey your character's backstory.

The Queen’s shadows have the potential to block her possibility for a positively transformative archetypal character arc.

Talks about how authors must magically combine inevitability and unexpectedness to give readers a perfect book ending.

The Hero’s shadow archetypes of Coward and Bully are especially important (and cautionary) due to the pervasiveness of the Hero’s Journey.

The Hero’s shadow archetypes of Coward and Bully are especially important (and cautionary) due to the pervasiveness of the Hero’s Journey.

When we view someone’s stuff, we unconsciously form an opinion about them. The same holds true for a character's possessions in our books.

Out of fear and egoism, the Maiden's shadow archetypes would prevent her from embracing a new perspective and completing her journey.

Cautions against the potential pitfall of having readers grow frustrated with multiple POVs as the result of liking one POV better than the other.

Each positive character archetype inherently represents a struggle with related shadow archetypes--one passive and one aggressive.

Talks about when and how to explain pertinent details to your readers without over-complicating your scenes.

The powerful and mysterious Mage Arc--the final archetypal character arc--turns its attention to questions of power and surrender.