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Familiar Roles: Using Archetypes in Your Novel
Using common archetype characters in fiction writing In a previous post, we discussed general guidelines for character building in fiction. Now, let’s go into using common archetypes to help shape your story's characters. While every writer strives to be original, many successful characters follow well-established patterns in fiction. These patterns, or archetypes, provide a familiar framework that helps readers connect with your story on a deeper level. Here in this post we have a look at some of the most common archetypes and how you can use them creatively.