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LIVE: Developing Character Arcs

LIVE: Developing Character Arcs

February 21, 2021 Conference 2021, Live 2021 19 Comments

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gracemontague
gracemontague
4 days ago

One of my strengths as a writer is my characters, but I’ve always written contemporary YA and now I’m trying my hand at YA fantasy. It feels like a whole new ball game, and I’m not sure exactly how to approach my characters/character ARCs. Any character development tips for fantasy in particular/how it is different from contemporary?

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Monica Hay
Monica Hay
4 days ago

How do you develop character arcs with two POVs? Do you recommend having their arcs go at the same pace, or having their arcs change at different parts of the book? (Thinking of Save the Cat)

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Monica Hay
Monica Hay
4 days ago

How do you show a true change in a character who is considered a “sweetheart”? My MC has been described by my CPs as very sweet and easy to relate to, but I want to make sure she has a true arc that shows a journey.

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Monica Hay
Monica Hay
4 days ago

Any recommendations on craft books that do well discussing character arcs?

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ElizabethAnne
ElizabethAnne
4 days ago

How should I write character arcs for side characters?

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Tara Kennedy
Tara Kennedy
4 days ago

If you’re writing a character that’s pretty flawed to start, how do you balance showing growth without making the character just ridiculously perfect by the end?

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gracemontague
gracemontague
4 days ago

I’m writing morally grey characters in my YA fantasy—I’ve always done cute little YA contemporaries before so I haven’t ever created a morally grey character. Any tips? I adore how it’s done in The Cruel Prince.

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Elza
Elza
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4 days ago

As an agent, do you have any insights as to what makes characters appealing in a pitch?

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Elza
Elza
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4 days ago

What are some different kinds of arcs a character can take?

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Rebecca
Rebecca
4 days ago

I’ve heard I need to do a better job of showing the character arc in my synopsis. How important is this and how do I do it well?

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Elza
Elza
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4 days ago

In a large cast, is it as important for all the characters to have an arc?

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ElizabethAnne
ElizabethAnne
4 days ago

In a character v. society conflict, in which the society changes as a result of the character’s actions, should I give the society an arc?

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austen
austen
4 days ago

Any tips on how to make an unlikeable protagonist sympathetic
before that character changes?

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gracemontague
gracemontague
4 days ago

What are your tips for writing a character arc in a series as opposed to a standalone?

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Teme
Teme
4 days ago

I am a beginner at the beginniest state of beginning. What is the best way to start learning how to make character development happen on the page?

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Elza
Elza
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4 days ago

Do you have any tips for making an arc surprising?

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gracemontague
gracemontague
4 days ago

When brainstorming characters, how can I make sure I’m creating unique characters instead of ones we’ve seen before?

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Michael Holiday
Michael Holiday
4 days ago

Lisa Cron’s STORY GENIUS is an excelled craft book on character arc and story. It’s one that was easy to read and understand for me, and that’s what I look for in books on writing.

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Dave Wright
Dave Wright
4 days ago

Just wanted to say thanks for a great Q&A. It helped me nail down a character arc that wasn’t quite working 🙂

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