Characters Articles

By Allison GraceQuick show of hands. Who else thinks Jar Jar Binks is a terrible comic relief character? Ah, that’s what I thought. Most of you agree. (And those of you who don’t, no hard feelings.)So why exactly is he annoying? And why do most comic relief...

By Chelsea HindleComic Relief Characters, we love them. At least, sometimes we love them. They make us laugh, they break the tension, they make the fight scene more fun. But other times, we find them cringe-worthy and annoying,...

By Grace CaylorHave you ever watched a really cheesy Hallmark movie? Or read a romance novel that was too predictable and had practically zero conflict?Certainly, as writers, we ought to write romances that are more natural and realistic, which of course means there...

By Erin RammWhat would Lord of the Rings be without Frodo and Sam’s friendship?Would How to Train Your Dragon be nearly as heartwarming without Hiccup and Toothless’s friendship?How can we learn to create friendships as iconic as Han Solo and Chewy?Besides characters,...