Protagonist don't need to change in every story. Protagonist is merely the person that moves the story along. I think you probably mean the main...
The more I think about trying to find my favourite villain they more I realize that a lot of them don't really "stand out". I don't mean that in a...
Its hard to say what the 'core' of the plot is. I think the "core of the plot' that you're looking for is the story goal. In essence the thing...
I think flaws are only interesting when they relate to the character desires and/or goals. Beyond that I find that they just become quirks that...
You could make it work, you'd have to give a powerfully emotional reason why he'd go against the logic behind his previous actions. To me, the...
Every human being has internal motivations, desires or reasons for doing things; some might be strong and others a flicker, but it's there. We're...
-Because he's enthralled with the occult (demons, exorcism, ghosts, etc) and the normal life is too mundane for him. -Because his life might be in...
It's kind of a broad question to ask. I guess for me good intentions is the key to making characters likeable. If the character is working towards...
I don't understand the need for the ritual either. Change it to a large deal that needs protection, an information meet or something along those...
I agree with this as well. The only way Cletus allowing the protag. to sacrifice herself would make sense is that he wanted all of them to suffer;...
I guess my two-cents is avoid cliches. First line had me smiling, I love that the rapist is a female simply because the portrayal of rape...
Your bully has a reason. Either she is unaware of it or she doesn't want to divulge it to anyone. Do you know what goes on in her head? Do you...
The villain, mob boss, talking to his henchman about a cop who did an interview about him. "You see in this world, Vinnie, nobody gives a shit...
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