Marisa's Wicked Word Nosh

Secondary Characters Are (Important) People, Too!

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I believe a main character (aka, "MC") needs strong secondary characters to grow and remain compelling to readers. In this episode, I explain why secondary characters are so important, and describe different types of secondary characters.

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For further reference:

  • "Secondary Characters," by Ruth Atkinson: http://ruthatkinson.com/secondary-characters/
  • "Your Novel Needs Secondary Characters [the 6 Roles They Play]," by Jenn: https://www.herdedwords.com/secondary-characters/
  • "Secondary vs Minor Characters (and How to Use Them)," by Kristin: https://sevendaysaweek.co/secondary-vs-minor-characters/
  • "Three levels of characters: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary," by Scott Myers: https://scottdistillery.medium.com/three-levels-of-characters-primary-secondary-tertiary-379b6fa05706#:~:text=There%E2%80%99s%20a%20good%20chance%20I%20came%20up%20with,perhaps%20two%20scenes%20for%20a%20specific%2C%20limited%20purpose.
  • "Your Guide to Creating Secondary Characters": https://nybookeditors.com/2016/02/your-guide-to-creating-secondary-characters/
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