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Character Archetypes

April 04, 2024
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Character Archetypes
Apr 04, 2024

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The sage. The rebel. The everyman. These are a few character archetypes that resonate with readers.

We discuss fifteen character archetypes, their common characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and their desires along with examples in popular culture.

We also discuss the difference between an archetype and a stereotype and how to avoid cliques.

And quick note: Jami said "Xander" but meant "Xaiden." :) 

Links mentioned:

List with definitions from Kindleperuner:

https://kindlepreneur.com/character-archetypes/


Some examples from: https://www.scribophile.com/academy/what-are-character-archetypes

Strengths/Weakness/Desires: 

https://blog.reedsy.com/12-common-character-archetypes-every-writer-should-already-know/

How to Write Funny by Scott Dikkers



🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

❤️ Jami’s books
https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

🔎 Sara’s books
https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

📚 Sara’s
How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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Subscriber-only episode

Send us a Text Message.

The sage. The rebel. The everyman. These are a few character archetypes that resonate with readers.

We discuss fifteen character archetypes, their common characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and their desires along with examples in popular culture.

We also discuss the difference between an archetype and a stereotype and how to avoid cliques.

And quick note: Jami said "Xander" but meant "Xaiden." :) 

Links mentioned:

List with definitions from Kindleperuner:

https://kindlepreneur.com/character-archetypes/


Some examples from: https://www.scribophile.com/academy/what-are-character-archetypes

Strengths/Weakness/Desires: 

https://blog.reedsy.com/12-common-character-archetypes-every-writer-should-already-know/

How to Write Funny by Scott Dikkers



🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

❤️ Jami’s books
https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

🔎 Sara’s books
https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

📚 Sara’s
How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing