Writing Excuses

Writing Excuses Episode 33: Side Characters


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Just as no burger is complete without its fries, no protagonist is complete without his sidekick, or his mother, or his entomologist, or whatever side character you decide to give him. This week we talk about why side characters are important, and how to do them well.

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Writing ExcusesBy Brandon Sanderson, Mary Robinette Kowal, Dan Wells, and Howard Tayler