Hey Story Crafters, I’d like to briefly touch on the value of side characters. While they don’t need to be as fleshed out as your major characters, side characters should be able to stand out as “real” people in your story. Side characters are important because they show that your main character, or major characters, don’t exist in a vacuum. Main characters exist in a world where they can, do, and should interact with characters other than the ones who help move the plot forward. Side characters offer opportunities for world-building and character development, without you (the author) having to risk the temptation to info-dump.
The Value of Side Characters
The Value of Side Characters
The Value of Side Characters
Hey Story Crafters, I’d like to briefly touch on the value of side characters. While they don’t need to be as fleshed out as your major characters, side characters should be able to stand out as “real” people in your story. Side characters are important because they show that your main character, or major characters, don’t exist in a vacuum. Main characters exist in a world where they can, do, and should interact with characters other than the ones who help move the plot forward. Side characters offer opportunities for world-building and character development, without you (the author) having to risk the temptation to info-dump.