Podcasts about secondary characters

Hosts: - Beth McMullen- Lisa SchmidTheme:  The importance of secondary characters in storytelling.Key Discussion Points:  - Secondary characters add depth, complexity, and enrich the narrative.- They contribute to the world-building, provide subplots, conflicts, and challenges.- Effective secondary characters are distinct from main characters and have their own development arc.- They can reflect, challenge, and highlight aspects of the protagonist, aiding in their growth.- Secondary characters should impact the plot, offering information and altering the course of the narrative.- Every character introduced must serve a purpose to the plot or character development.- It's important to avoid filler characters and “kill your darlings” if they don't contribute to the story.- Distinctive traits or quirks should serve the story and make characters memorable.- Complex relationships between main and secondary characters enrich the narrative and drive character growth.- Secondary characters can embody themes or contribute symbolically to the story's message.Conclusion:  Secondary characters are pivotal to storytelling success. They must be multi-dimensional, engaging, and crucial to the plot and theme. For aspiring and working writers, respecting the craft of creating secondary characters can lead to richer narratives and more compelling storytelling,  engaging readers who seek depth and authenticity in the stories they read. Listeners are encouraged to develop their secondary characters with care and intention. Support the showWebsite: https://www.writerswithwrinkles.net/Threads: @WritersWithWrinklesInsta: @WritersWithWrinklesTwitter: @BethandLisaPodSupport Writers With Wrinkles - become a subscriberEmail: Beth@BethMcMullenBooks.comWriters with Wrinkles Link Tree for more!

We'll be talking about writing secondary characters, including some fundamentals of fiction writing to help with character planning and development. Picks of the Week: BJ: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain H: Four Lost Cities by Annalee Newitz Mentioned in the Episode: Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

This month's menu is:Boy Meets WorldSeason 6 episode 19 Bee TruePerfect StangersSeason 5 ep 22Eyewitless report Full HouseSeason 6 ep 14Birthday BluesStep by StepSeason 2 ep 22The psychic 

Battling the proliferation of secondary characters, and why that's key to shorter works. Shipping Alex and Paul on The Morning Show and ruminations on love and unconditional support.The Faroween giveaway is here https://farofeb.com/giveaway/The Morning Show is here https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7203552/Join my Patreon and Discord for mentoring, coaching, and conversation with me! Find it at https://www.patreon.com/JeffesClosetYou can always buy print copies of my books from my local indie, Beastly Books! https://www.beastlybooks.com/If you want to support me and the podcast, click on the little heart or follow this link (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jeffekennedy).Sign up for my newsletter here! (https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r2y4b9)You can watch this podcast on YouTube here https://youtu.be/ci2Tr3XcImASupport the showContact Jeffe!Tweet me at @JeffeKennedyVisit my website https://jeffekennedy.comFollow me on Amazon or BookBubSign up for my Newsletter!Find me on Instagram and TikTok!Thanks for listening!

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about secondary characters. What you'll learn from this episode: What's a secondary character? The purposes of secondary characters Tips and tricks for building super strong secondary characters Other links mentioned in the episode: Emotional Conflict Square: https://www.sophiepembroke.com/3-ways-a-conflict-square-can-fix-your-romance-novel/ Our Blog on secondary characters: https://goldenmayediting.com/function-secondary-characters/ Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can't stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/

Think of every character as a main character. They believe they're the main characters in their stories. No one should be just an obstacle. - Ben Edlund The post S43E3 – Characters: Secondary Characters appeared first on Writing Roots.

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Today, we're reacting to an article published by Screen Rant titled "Ranking Secondary Characters Based on Likability." We chat about our thoughts on characters, such as Kirk, Miss Patty, Babette, and even Caesar! Article: https://screenrant.com/gilmore-girls-every-secondary-character-ranked-most-least-liked/ Gilmore Gals Instagram: instagram.com/gilmoregalspod Website: anchor.fm/gilmore-gals --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gilmore-gals/support

When you watch TV shows or movie, it doesn't take long until you realize who is the main character or who is more of a secondary character. When it comes to your financial life, which strategies, products, or tools are main characters in your financial plan and which ones are secondary?   Here's what we talk about on today's show: What role does your 401(k) play in your financial plan? (2:07) Life insurance is something you really should look at. (4:47) Bank accounts are safe but don't overemphasize it. (6:22) Roth IRAs have become more important in recent years. (8:18) Social Security is the largest piece of most people's retirements. (10:28)   For additional financial information, visit us online: http://petersonfg.com

Sian leads the discussion on our favorite secondary characters, how they are used in fiction, and how authors use them to bring a story to life.

In the penultimate episode of 2022, Harriet presents a new scene and the trio decide names and profiles for their main character's friends. They also learn the history behind the musical Waitress, share the roles they'd most like to see each other perform and debate the origins of a famous saying.

What are Secondary Characters? How do you develop them? And how do you keep them from taking over your books? For thirteen years, Nancy Crochiere wrote a humor column about family life for Massachusetts newspapers, then published a collection of those columns titled The Mother Load. She has worked as a development editor for various educational publishers and has written essays for The Boston Globe, Writer's Digest, and WBUR's Cognoscenti blog. She began her fiction career by penning creative notes excusing her daughters' tardiness at school. With her girls now grown, she lives north of Boston with her husband, a lawyer and marathoner, and a few house plants that could use more attention. Graceland, her first novel, was workshopped in Year 8 of GrubStreet's Novel Incubator program, and will be published by HarperCollins in May 2023.Suzanne DeWitt Hall (she/her/hers) is the author of the Where True Love Is devotionals, the Living in Hope series which supports the family and friends of transgender people, The Path of Unlearning faith deconstruction books, and the Rumplepimple children's books. She is mildly obsessed with vintage cookbooks and the intersection of sexuality and theology. Her debut novel, The Language of Bodies launched recently with Woodhall Press. It's the story of Maddie Well's mission of vengeance after the murder of her wife: a transgender woman of color. Wally Lamb calls it “…a film noir between covers—dark, tense, and sexy.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 7amnovelist.substack.com

Welcome to episode #16 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast for writing the first draft of an 80,000 word novel over the course of a year. We're reading: 1) THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST by L. M. Lilly, 2) STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron, and 3) THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL by Walter Mosley. Want to join? Get the books and start with episode 1! In today's episode we'll be recapping ch. 29 & 30 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For next time, the suggested reading is ch. 31 & 32 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For extra credit, please also read p. 61 - 64 of THIS YEAR YOUR WRITE YOUR NOVEL and ch. 14 or STORY GENIUS Newsletter: https://www.novelmarathon.com/newsletter Sign up and get my downloadable scene card template Other useful links: https://www.novelmarathon.com/links Good luck & happy writing!

Kevin and Tim dive into the Obi-Wan Finale to discuss what it means for the future of Star Wars, why the Skywalker saga isn't really dead, and more!   Chapters0:00:00 Intro0:00:28 Kings Coast & GCX0:01:45 Episode 6 Reactions0:10:15 The Meaning in the Details0:15:55 Reva and Secondary Characters in other media?0:19:30 Episode 6 Wrapped In a Bow0:24:15 The Skywalker Series continues (On Disney+)0:31:15 More Episode Reactions0:38:00 Say hello to FN-2187 (Pupper Cam)0:38:45 Where does it stand?0:43:15 More Star Wars on its way0:46:15 Ms. Marvel's Progress0:48:15 Star Wars Homework0:50:45 Wrapup....Gaming Community Expo '23 Tickets and Information  https://www.gcxevent.com/   Love Coffee? Check out Kings Coast Coffee Co.https://kingscoast.coffee/ Join the Loot Pool  https://patreon.com/raredrop Visit us at:https://raredrop.co/twitter.com/raredropcotwitter.com/darkness429twitter.com/kevinxvision Watch the streams:https://fb.gg/Darkness429twitch.tv/raredrop

We all know that main characters must be fully realized, but how much development work do we really need to do on these background characters?In today's segment, we'll go through my process for developing these characters, including how to know how much detail we really need, and the rapid way to build a supporting cast that fits the main story.Are you looking to connect with others on the writing journey and dive  deeper into the story writing process? Check out the all new WriteNow 2.0!http://courses.thewritable.com/write-now-registration/

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While secondary characters might seem less important than your protagonist, they actually serve a very important purpose. They drive the story forward and give the protagonist context, relationships, roadblocks, relief, and more. In this episode, we look at the role of secondary characters in your novel and ask questions that will clarify their purpose in your novel. For more like this or to learn more about working with a book coach, visit https://hellowriters.net.Stephanie Dethlefs is a writer, certified book coach, teacher, and lifelong avid reader. She is the author of the middle grade novel Unspoken and numerous essays and articles. She lives in Pacific NW Washington with her family, two cats and a spunky pup.Follow Stephanie on Instagram for more writing-related (and, sometimes dog-related) stories! https://instagram.com/hellowriters

Weeb's Assemble!!! Welcome into another riveting edition of your favorite anime podcast! This week, Alex and Chris close out season five the best way they know how... with a look back at every single anime they reviewed this season!!! Find out which shows stand above the rest in the Big Daddy Season and normal picks! Best Protagonists, Antagonists, Secondary Characters, Intro's & Outros, and so much more! Plus, with spring season right around the corner... It's time for Producer JB to give us the: "Weeb Nation Foundation News Report!"   Support the show by subscribing to our Patreon family to enjoy bonus podcasts every single month. Much more content coming this year exclusively to Patreon Members only!!!! --> https://www.patreon.com/WeebNationPodcast   Make sure to follow all of our social media accounts to stay updated on upcoming live TikTok podcasts, Merch Drops, Anime Events, exclusive Discord Channel and so much more!!! Click the link -->

How the adaptation of Leviathan Wakes to screen in The Expanse is a great lesson in tightening story and increasing conflict and tension. Also updates on a free workshop and my various projects. I'm teaching a workshop this weekend: "Crossing the Streams Isn't Bad: A Workshop on Writing Cross-Genre Fiction." Saturday, February 5, 2022, 3pm-4:30 MT. Beastly Books in Santa Fe, NM, US. Free! It will also be live streamed. Register - for free! here (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crossing-the-streams-isnt-bad-writing-workshop-with-jeffe-kennedy-tickets-259076393467) The panel is The Cross-Genre Author Experience! and you can get your free tickets here (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/highgarden-entertainment-presents-a-farofeb-author-panel-tickets-258695183257).The audiobook of DARK WIZARD is here (https://www.audible.com/pd/Dark-Wizard-Audiobook/B09QQRHTYZ?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-294201&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_294201_rh_us) and you can check out FaRoFeb here (https://farofeb.com/farofeb-2022/).You can order FIRE OF THE FROST here (https://jeffekennedy.com/fire-of-the-frost) and DARK WIZARD here (https://jeffekennedy.com/dark-wizard). You can preorder GREY MAGIC here (https://jeffekennedy.com/grey-magic) and THE STORM PRINCESS AND THE RAVEN KING here (https://jeffekennedy.com/the-storm-princess-and-the-raven-king).If you want to support me and the podcast, click on the little heart or follow this link (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jeffekennedy).You can watch this podcast on YouTube here (https://youtu.be/MY-q2mfpIug). Sign up for my newsletter here! (https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r2y4b9)Support the show (http://paypal.me/jeffekennedy)

In this episode, Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble and Dr. Yael Ziegler discuss a host of secondary biblical characters and their significance. They delve into the tool of 'anonymity' used with great meaning and intent in so many biblical narratives.

Managing your subplots is a matter of discipline. Some of you guys should spend eternity in the corner. Recorded: 3-21-2021

In today's episode, I'll walk you through three tips for crafting unforgettable supporting characters.  Here's a preview of what's included:[01:15] Supporting characters are any characters that are not your protagonist or your antagonist. In general, each supporting character in your story will either support or thwart your protagonist as they try to achieve their goal. [03:10] Tip #1: Develop your supporting cast of characters just as fully as you would your protagonist and your antagonist.[05:15] Tip #2: Let your supporting characters represent an aspect of the overarching story.[07:15] Tip #3: Give your supporting cast of characters a hook to help them stand out.[11:30] Key points and episode recap.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeEp. 2 - Understanding Genre: How to Write Better Stories (article)Ep. 10 - How to Create Memorable Characters Using Hooks (article)Subscribe & Review in Apple PodcastsAre you subscribed to my podcast? If not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don't want you to miss an episode! Especially because I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you're not subscribed there's a good chance you'll miss out on those. So, click here to subscribe to the show in Apple Podcasts!If you're already a subscriber, and if you enjoy the show, I would be really grateful if you left a review over on Apple Podcasts, too. Those reviews help other writers find my podcast and they're also super fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thanks in advance!P.S. Did you know that I have a Facebook group just for fiction writers? In this private group, we talk about all things writing, editing, and publishing fiction. It's free to join and you can request access here. Hope to see you there!

We have had episodes about protagonists, the characters who want something that drives the plot forward, and antagonists who get in their way. But stories do not live on protagonists alone. Side characters, or supporting characters, play a vital role in your novel. But how do you craft characters that are believable and compelling? How […] You can listen to this episode How to Create Compelling Secondary Characters for Your Novel with Angela Hunt on Christian Publishing Show.

Why I think "Kill Your Darlings" isn't actually useful writing advice. Also I'm discussing how to write novellas, and I'm introducing the Watch Phrase of the Day! Today's is: prevent the proliferation of secondary characters.You can find Scribd here (https://www.scribd.com/home).You can order DARK WIZARD here (https://jeffekennedy.com/dark-wizard) and preorder FIRE OF THE FROST here (https://jeffekennedy.com/fire-of-the-frost) and GREY MAGIC here (https://jeffekennedy.com/grey-magic).If you want to support me and the podcast, click on the little heart or follow this link (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jeffekennedy).You can watch this podcast on YouTube here (https://youtu.be/TjZU2iXkkwc).First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Support the show (http://paypal.me/jeffekennedy)

After a little bit of a delay, we have way too much fun wrapping up season one of Farscape. First up, “Bone to Be Wild”, where we discuss where the heck Stark disappeared to after leaving with the crew last episode; how does gravity work on an asteroid; how do Leviathans have their inorganic parts installed; and the fall of Commander Crais and the rise of Scorpius as the big bad for the series. Then we cover the season one finale, “Family Ties”. Where we discuss where the heck one of the guest stars of the last episode disappeared to after leaving with the Peacekeepers; did Rygel really try to sell out the whole crew to save himself; how planning your big escape plan is shown and not skipped over; and some more great character development and interaction that we’ve come to expect from Farscape. Finally, we recap our thoughts about the entire season… the lowlights and the highlights. And that even the lowlights have some bits worth watching… not just because we have to for the podcast. Next time, onward to season two! Eric Scott and Jason Johnson.

After a little bit of a delay, we have way too much fun wrapping up season one of Farscape. First up, “Bone to Be Wild”, where we discuss where the heck Stark disappeared to after leaving with the crew last episode; how does gravity work on an asteroid; how do Leviathans have their inorganic parts installed; and the fall of Commander Crais and the rise of Scorpius as the big bad for the series. Then we cover the season one finale, “Family Ties”. Where we discuss where the heck one of the guest stars of the last episode disappeared to after leaving with the Peacekeepers; did Rygel really try to sell out the whole crew to save himself; how planning your big escape plan is shown and not skipped over; and some more great character development and interaction that we’ve come to expect from Farscape. Finally, we recap our thoughts about the entire season… the lowlights and the highlights. And that even the lowlights have some bits worth watching… not just because we have to for the podcast. Next time, onward to season two! Eric Scott and Jason Johnson.

After a little bit of a delay, we have way too much fun wrapping up season one of Farscape. First up, “Bone to Be Wild”, where we discuss where the heck Stark disappeared to after leaving with the crew last episode; how does gravity work on an asteroid; how do Leviathans have their inorganic parts installed; and the fall of Commander Crais and the rise of Scorpius as the big bad for the series. Then we cover the season one finale, “Family Ties”. Where we discuss where the heck one of the guest stars of the last episode disappeared to after leaving with the Peacekeepers; did Rygel really try to sell out the whole crew to save himself; how planning your big escape plan is shown and not skipped over; and some more great character development and interaction that we’ve come to expect from Farscape. Finally, we recap our thoughts about the entire season… the lowlights and the highlights. And that even the lowlights have some bits worth watching… not just because we have to for the podcast. Next time, onward to season two! Host Eric Scott and Jason Johnson.

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Aaron is back for another Solo Button episode, and this one is dedicated to discussing creating secondary characters. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beardsandcomics/support

Some characters in Star Wars would shine as primary characters, but are unfortunately left to the background. Today, I'm showing my favorites of these characters some love. I go through a list of secondary characters I want to see involved in more content, and how I want to see it happen. I hope y'all enjoy!​Aired 7/21/2021

Our look at characters ends and we've saved the best for last: the secondary characters.  Also, remember to send in questions for the upcoming Q&A episode!   Links: Music in the opening is Secondary Characters, from the musical [title of show]: https://youtu.be/tt5xuqiXlAY TV Tropes: Five-Man Band: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FiveManBand  Trope Talk: Five Man Band: https://youtu.be/lmmNuic_4tQ    Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/needsmorewordspodcast  Follow us on Twitter @needsmorewords Check out our website: needsmorewords.com Email us: needsmorewords@gmail.com

Colleen and Tyler take a look at a pretty lackluster filler episode that acts as if the three-parter never happened, and then take a look at Conan's wide range of secondary characters.

During this #PickYourPoison segment, the gang shares their Top 5 Secondary Characters in Horror-ish movies that truly stole the show. Laura makes her last breath count with a consistent list. Greg bros-out as he bursts with gushers. Red Rob breaks into piecees with more child-like tantrums. Damn, we are sooooo extra!   Show Notes:  Intro/Outfits - 3:10  What's In The Cups? - 6:30  Horror-ish Question - 14:51 - What other secondary horror-ish movie character should've gotten a spin-off movie/show, and why? (Preferably someone off of your list)  Main Segment/Review of Top 5 lists - 21:40   Theme Music: Ocean Palace (Wave Breaker) - CoTMM-68030 Merch Store Now Open! Tees, hoodies, masks, mugs and more. Multiple Horror & Podcast designs to choose from. Hurry and Shop here! https://www.teepublic.com/user/conjecturingpod    Support Us by Supporting Our Sponsors! RAZE ENERGY - Raze Energy is one of the best energy drinks on the market today! When you think energy drinks you might only think of Monster, Rockstar, Red Bull and Bang; but don't look past Raze Energy:  ZERO SUGAR NO CRASH GREAT FLAVOR VARIETY Hit the link & use our promo code: Conjecturing https://reppsports.com/?rfsn=4651148.57fe54&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4651148.57fe54   PODPAGE - Podpage makes it easy to create a podcast website with just a few clicks. Every page is optimized to be found on Google and it stays up-to-date forever. No technical knowledge necessary.  Hit the link to start today! https://www.podpage.com/?via=sncnetwork   For Advertising opportunities or to just get in contact with the show Email us at: conjecturingpod@gmail.com   Follow Us by Following Us!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/conjecturingpod Instagram: https://instagram.com/conjecturingpod?igshid=geldwhyclnut TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJWcJ9Xm/  New Website: https://www.podpage.com/conjecturingpod/  Part of the Slash 'N Cast Podcast Network: https://www.slashncast.network/ Slash 'N Cast Network Twitter: https://twitter.com/sncnetwork Buy Us A Drink! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Conjecturingpod    Slay Us by Slaying Us! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe on your favorite apps.

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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. ********************************************************************************************************** I have a Patreon page now! www.patreon.com/marisadf Email: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! ********************************************************************************************************** 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/

You've got a world, but it feels a little empty. How are you going to build the numerous allies, enemies, and passersby who will give your narrative universe a heartbeat? Let Steele Tyler Filipek take you on a tour of Springfield, where the cast of the Simpsons will showcase how you can create complex characters out of a few key ingredients--external and internal--that will help your vision stand the test of time.Music - icons8.com, specifically https://icons8.com/music/author/ilya-marfinAudio Effects - freesound.org

Supporting/secondary characters serve many functions within the realm of storytelling. At times they are used to drive the plot, other times they are the voice of reason, or maybe the voice of temptation. Oftentimes a story gives us a main character that we are supposed to admire or respect, but in this episode of Parallel Quest the guys shed the spotlight on those in the second chair by listing 10 of their favorite supporting characters and why they like them.TIMESTAMPS0:00:00 Introduction and welcome0:03:08 Zach’s home renovations0:16:22 Cody might have ruined his favorite movie0:29:24 SLS news, Zach’s book and Newsletter update0:34:27 MAIN TOPIC Favorite Supporting Characters and the rules of the list0:37:13 Falco Lombardi (Star Fox 64)0:40:58 Rocket Raccoon (Guardians of the Galaxy)0:43:32 Duncan Idaho (Dune)0:48:00 Alan Garner (The Hangover)0:54:11 Larry Underwood (The Stand)0:58:50 Tifa Lockhart (Final Fantasy VII)1:04:00 AJ Frost (Armageddon)1:10:10 Ian Malcolm (Jurassic Park)1:15:43 Proximo (Gladiator)1:21:58 Ben Linus (Lost)1:28:00 Schmidt (New Girl)1:35:00 Ron Swanson (Parks and Recreation)1:40:24 Tok the Watchdog (The Phantom Tollbooth)1:44:24 Hermione Granger (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban)1:49:50 Richie Tozier (It)1:55:45 The Joker (The Dark Knight)2:00:15 Lando Calrissian (Star Wars)2:04:50 The Old Man (In God We Trust All others Pay Cash)2:08:25 Boromir (The Lord of the Rings)2:16:15 Gandalf (The Lord of the Rings)2:22:30 GoodbyeThank you so much for checking out Parallel Quest. This is a production of Steel Lake Studio. We don't just have one podcast though, we are a team of storytellers trying to use a variety of different mediums to tell stories that we have been working on our whole lives. If you would like to check out more of what we do, check out https://www.steellakestudio.com/Zach’s Book Nightmare at the Fair: https://www.steellakestudio.com/booksSign up for our E-MAIL LIST: https://www.steellakestudio.com/emailI you enjoy the show and would like to SUPPORT the show, you can do so on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/steellakestudioIf you REALLY like the show, consider rocking some Parallel Quest themed MERCHANDISE:https://www.steellakestudio.com/merch

Secondary Characters. They can drive their co-stars crazy and they can also drive the plot. They can star in their own subplots and often support the protagonist’s goals. Or thwart the protagonist’s goals.

Recording Date: January 22, 2021  -- -- -- The team looks at the lore book, The Dark Future this week, starting with a basic overview of who was involved with the events and what happened. In addition, we catch up with a good friend of the show, Rindel Zivas!   This episode will serve as the first half (or the "Intro Session") to the topic, with the second half (the "Advanced Session") hitting your podcast feeds on Friday morning. -- -- -- Timestamps of Note within Episode   0:01:30 - Introductions0:02:30 - Getting to Know Rindel0:03:30 - Orchid's Cute Corner0:07:30 - Opening the Book0:10:15 - Timing of Events Within Book0:14:15 - Where is The Guardian?0:15:45 - Major Characters in Book0:22:15 - Secondary Characters in Book0:26:45 - Overarching Summary of Events in Book0:30:00 - Discussion About Loops0:31:00 - Inevitable Fall of Ana0:37:45 - Discussion on the Time Lines0:43:30 - Final Thoughts on Book0:49:45 - Shoutouts -- -- -- As always, please be sure to check out The Lore Network for other content creators dedicated to bringing you high quality, entertaining, and relevant content focused on exploration and explanation of stories from every medium. Become a Podbean Patron to FFC Follow / Subscribe to FFC on Twitch Other Sponsors of FFC 

We have a lot of miscellaneous talk this week about other games and streaming services before we get excited talking about Raiding in Destiny again.  It's amazing the amount of people that have taken to this raid.  We talk some more about our latest experiences.  We talk some about details of leveling up our other characters in the game.  We then go into the news with the upcoming Iron Banner,  some dawning armor looks, and the enhanced PS5 and Xbox Series update coming out.   Please check out our discord to continue the conversation.  Links can be found at our website (under about us) at: www.theguardianhub.com   You can also follow us at: http://www.twitter.com/theguardianhub

The glory of the protagonist is always paid for by a lot of secondary characters. - Tony Hoagland The post S16E9 – Sharing the Spotlight: Including Victories for Secondary Characters appeared first on Writing Roots.

It's hard to hear, but not everyone can be a main character. Some of us...well, we have to content ourselves with living in the shadows of the greats. This week, Adrienne and Eliza talk about the role of secondary characters.

Your main character should get all your best lines, but give your secondary characters a little life too. Most of us aren't interested in lifeless skeletons. Your readers and your plot will thank you. "The key to creating better plots rests in a deeper understanding of character." — Kristen Lamb (Great Characters - The Beating Heart of Great Fiction) Writing and Editing for relatable secondary characters and a few examples we've found. *This post contains affiliate links. If you click on the link a percentage of your purchase will be paid to me, at not extra cost to you. I only recommend resources that I love. If you chose to use them, thank you for supporting me and the businesses I love! Books Mentioned: https://bookshop.org/widgets.js https://bookshop.org/widgets.js https://bookshop.org/widgets.js https://bookshop.org/widgets.js Other Links: Nate Bargetze: https://www.natebargatze.com Eurovision Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q6Co-nd0lM Lit Service Podcast: https://litservicepodcast.wixsite.com/litnation Helping Writers Become Authors Blog: https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com 

We discuss how to write and develop secondary characters with some examples from our own fics, including Lauren's current WIP. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/roseanddagger/message

We give a lot of attention to our main characters, but what about the cast that surrounds them? In this episode, we discuss how to create three-dimensional, interesting secondary characters. Featured book: Fires of the Dead by Jed Herne -> https://jedherne.com/firesofthedead/ Contact us: Send us questions/thoughts by emailing wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com . Jed reads and replies to every email. We might even answer your question on the show! For more about our hosts and our books: Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk Jed Herne: jedherne.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

We've talked protagonists and antagonists, now let's talk about everyone else.

In this episode, Jon and Miranda digress A LOT and talk about songs sung by Secondary Characters.Songs Played on this episode Secondary characters - title of showhttps://youtu.be/XC360Z8hUoY?t=91I’m Still Here (Follies) - shirley mclane version from postcards from the edgehttps://youtu.be/lgOWOV3a5tQ?t=160Model Behaviorhttps://youtu.be/UjctR5nTnTY?t=145Dividing day - Light in the Piazzahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbU8lLuPdZQBands visit - answer mehttps://youtu.be/QXrwqtztFtU?t=194Winter's On The Wing - The Secret Gardenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv5vXYB_m8wMore music for your enjoyment!Lady of the lakehttps://youtu.be/hN9e1fW-ZaQ?t=93How can love survive (Sound Of Music)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um-3jAtf7eE&feature=youtu.be&t=66Charlotte - every day a little death https://youtu.be/nXxFMMCI35Y?t=108Charlotte - flora the red menacehttps://youtu.be/ZyO-YLbJRXQLater - A Little Night Musichttps://youtu.be/2PVwQQ_U30I?t=19With Every Breath - City of Angels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2HlFP5VGrIOrange Tree by Devon Graveshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiOdIzBGZ94Support the show (https://amtlive.org/2016/11/27/donate/)

In this episode, Jon and Miranda digress A LOT and talk about songs sung by Secondary Characters. Songs Played on this episode Secondary characters – title of showhttps://youtu.be/XC360Z8hUoY?t=91 I’m Still Here (Follies) – shirley mclane version from postcards from the edgehttps://youtu.be/lgOWOV3a5tQ?t=160 Model Behaviorhttps://youtu.be/UjctR5nTnTY?t=145 Dividing day – Light in the Piazzahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbU8lLuPdZQ Bands visit – answer mehttps://youtu.be/QXrwqtztFtU?t=194 […]

Jessica Donegan, author of Follow Me: Tattered Veils, discusses The Hidden Depth of Secondary Characters within her novel. In this discussion, Jessica covers some of her books secondary characters, their individual stories, and the influences of those stories within the overarching narrative. An illustrative second character observation narration is provided as a sample story excerpt. Author website .... JessicaDonegan.com Author Facebook Facebook.com/Jessica-Donegan-113533370021077 Author Podcasts . bit.ly/podjess Author Q&A site ... bit.ly/q4jess Book on Amazon . bit.ly/roxi-starr #FollowMeTatteredVeils #FMTV #CharacterDriven #Character #UrbanFantasy #Folklore #Roxi #ReadAlong #WritingInfluence #Fae --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maurice-donegan/message

In this episode, Taylor shares her thoughts on Sidekicks and secondary characters, and the importance of the respect between main characters and sidekicks. Thanks so much for joining us again this week! If you have questions or suggestions for future shows, we’d love to hear from you. You can leave your suggestions as comments or […] The post TSS233: Sidekicks and Secondary Characters appeared first on The Taylor Stevens Show.

In which the Bards address several quick questions from Twitter: * how much should I consider genre when coming up with a book idea? * how to write humor without letting your characters become one-dimensional joke machines? * should you get an agent first or try to sell directly to publishers, then get an agent? * what are the pros and cons of taking a pen name and how do you choose? * should you pitch a finished book or a partial/idea? We continue our SUPER SPECIAL BONUS BOOK PLOTTING SEGMENT in which we start from nothing to build out a book idea to show you how pro authors flesh out the bones of a story. Last week we chose a genre, protagonist, and two secondary characters. This week we discuss naming conventions for the book and create three more secondary characters together, taking into account how to deal with tropes and how to outfit a functional adventuring party. Next week we’ll work on the antagonist and plot! And, as always, we cover Things That Will Blow Your Mind. Got a question on writing, publishing, books, comics, or the best kind of cocktail or gluten free goodies to power your creativity? Ask us on Twitter with hashtag #askthebards!

In this episode I share my experience in developing my secondary characters, and give you some tips to help you shape your novels. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support Leave me feedback: Email: annwrites75@gmail.com Contact me via my website: https://annwritesinspiration.com/contact Leave voice messages from anywhere: https://anchor.FM/inspirational-journeys/message Follow me on social media: https://www.facebook.com/annwritesinspiration https://twitter.com/annwrites75 https://www.pinterest.com/annwritesinspiration https://www.youtube.com/user/annsmusic1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/message

Welcome to Movie Time Machine, where this week in the year 1977, your hosts revisit perhaps the most influential film of the modern era: Star Wars. EVER HEARD OF IT? Chad and James are your Han Solo and Chewbacca for this episode, piloting you across the Alderaan asteroid field of the imagination. They discuss the film’s legacy, all things John Williams, and the importance of 1970’s hair styles. They cap off the episode with a list of top 5 secondary characters, so no need to worry about saving Obi Wan this time. This is our first episode in a series of recaps leading up to the release of The Rise of Skywalker. So sit back, pour yourself some blue milk while we make the jump to light speed, and hang on!Find us on:TwitterFacebookYouTube

Secondary characters are the lifeblood of any story. In this episode, learn about 6 important roles for secondary characters and how many you should have. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of secondary characters in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

Website - Tumblr - Twitter In which we discuss the Secondary Characters on Shadowhunters that you wanted us to talk about. Which turns out to be MANY. Here's part 2 of 2. We discuss Jordan, Caterina, Madzie, Lorenzo, Underhill, Hodge, Rebecca Lewis, Azaezel, Asmodeus, Jonathan, Valentine, Meliorn and Maryse.  We also reveal our goodie bag winners. Thank you so much to everyone who wrote in!!!

Website - Tumblr - Twitter In which we discuss Secondary Characters on Shadowhunters that you wanted us to talk about. Which turns out to be MANY. So here's Part 1 of 2.  We discuss Jocelyn, Robert, Max, Russel, Imogen, Aldertree, Lydia, Helen, Aline and Raphael. 

In this episode:Mel works on her secondary characters.Mel felt pretty good about this submission in other respects, and that made it easier for her to focus on beefing up the characters. They called it “putting the dressing on the salad!”Mel has a pile of post-its, notes Mel’s mom leaves for her as she reads Mel’s draft!Mel focuses on the details. She and Kemlo discuss incorporating actual locations into your work and how Mel uses Google Maps to research!“There's nothing worse than reading a book where someone is characterizing a place or a person or whatever that you actually know and getting it all wrong.”Kemlo asks Mel how she is going about putting her revisions on the page. They take a few minutes to talk about Mel’s self proclaimed “jacked-up” process! It involves a list of things to look for in each chapter.We also talk about how sometimes using dictation to write is the equivalent of trying to decode a text-to-speech message from Siri!This is the episode where we find out Abby and Mel are approaching revision very differently. Mel is working with the words on the page, and Abby opens a blank document and works from memory.

Amy, Emily, and I are back at it again this time talking about all of our favorite secondary characters that actually survived up until this point. We do a final death count of all of them and share some ideas about the Night King's true intentions. Intro song: Jeremy Tagarao. Background music: https://www.bensound.com.

We discuss secondary characters; their role, importance and how to create them. Nicola reads a scene featuring two of her secondary characters and Heather and Laura Marshall reveal what is on their respective bedside tables. Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".

Are your story's supporting characters receiving enough attention? In today's episode, Kristen shares her top tips for crafting well-developed secondary characters that will never fall flat! Article + Transcript: www.well-storied.com/secondary Support the Podcast: www.patreon.com/wellstoried Character Archives: www.well-storied.com/characters Crafting Incredible Characters: www.well-storied.com/crafting-incredible-charactersWell-Storied Communities: www.well-storied.com/community All Episodes: www.well-storied.com/podcastYou can find the show on: iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, Youtube, RSS, and other popular podcatchers!Support the show (http://www.kofi.com/kristen)

Before the gang succumbs to AVENGERS INFINITY WAR HYPE HYPE HYPE, there are still comics to discuss!!! This week: an adorable graphic novel called My Boyfriend is a Bear, a new series from Image called Skyward, and the landmark 1000th issue of Action Comics!!! Also, the gang dissects the new Venom trailer, chats about the ongoing mindmess that is Legion, and takes a slew of Listener Questions!!! This week's question is from Joey: Pitch a solo series and a team-up book featuring characters that you feel finally deserve their time to shine. Any publisher. Heroes or villains. (We know: not really a question... but Joey's weird, soooo...) #READCOMICS The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

"Schisms."     Insomnia. Disturbing memories. Mysterious disappearances. Creepy aliens. The sixth season episode "Schisms" is a frightening hour of television that taps into the fear of being abducted for experimentation by aliens that we're unable to understand.  In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson and Justin Oser are joined by guest Clara Cook of Primitive Culture to discuss both the scary and the surprisingly funny parts of the episode "Schisms." From Riker's insomnia and bedhead to the creepy holodeck scene to alien clicking sounds to Data's hilariously dry poetry, we talk about what intrigues us about the episode and the many questions that it brings up. Chapters  Intro (00:01:13)   Babel Conference Feedback (00:02:18)   Clara Intro (00:05:42)   Schisms (00:08:30)   Troy’s Suggestion? (00:13:20)   Subspace Messages (00:25:00)   Data Poetry (00:28:30)   Secondary Characters (00:42:10)   The Ending (00:48:50)   Pillow Talk (00:56:48)   Final Thoughts (00:58:43)   Closing (01:02:41)     Runtime 1 hour 8 minutes 40 seconds   Hosts Amy Nelson, Justin Oser GuestClara Cook   Production Richard Marquez (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Originally recorded: March 2018 In this episode, the two Matts use a more epic and serious intro song than usual, have the same work they want to rip off as each other, get incredibly eager and forced with their segues (even more so than usual) and talk about how to improve secondary characters as part of a writing workshop. What's the difference between a secondary character and a co-protagonist? What differences are there for improving one type of secondary character versus another? Does every individual character need to be fully three-dimensional to be useful? Will Matt David FINALLY get out of his damn writer's dry spell? (Seriously, Matt Donald is THIS close to firing him...totally serious...not joking...maybe) We discuss it all, flawlessly linking all our segments with a confident, non-forced "and SPEAKING of which..." and talk about Black Panther, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Lord of the Rings. Have any feedback or questions for our hosts? Email us at mattd@matthewdonaldcreator.com. Also you can purchase Matt Donald's book "Megazoic" on Amazon by clicking here, or its sequel "Megazoic: The Primeval Power" by clicking here. If you'd like, of course.

Your Hosts: Brandon, Mary, Dan, and Howard, with special guest Charlaine Harris Charlaine Harris joined us in front of a live audience at the GenCon Writers Symposium to talk with us about secondary characters—why they're so important, why they can be difficult to write well, and how she brings her secondary characters to life without giving them a POV.

Gary has traveled far and wide in the states and will tell you the best way to get the best music and experiences is on the ground level. His newest album "Secondary Characters" is inspired by the many people and places he's met along the way.     Check out today's interview where Ben sits down with Gary to talk about stories from the road and hear some great tracks! We hear "Favorite Star", "The Crawl", "Tree City" and "Number One No-One".   Don't miss Gary headlining the Madison Street Festival October 7th at 2PM and that night at Mad Malt's Brewery at 7PM. He'll also be playing a benefit concert for Breaking Bounderies, supporting victims of Hurricane Harvey and Irma, at Yellowhammer Brewery Oct 22nd.

Gary has traveled far and wide in the states and will tell you the best way to get the best music and experiences is on the ground level. His newest album "Secondary Characters" is inspired by the many people and places he's met along the way.     Check out today's interview where Ben sits down with Gary to talk about stories from the road and hear some great tracks! We hear "Favorite Star", "The Crawl", "Tree City" and "Number One No-One".   Don't miss Gary headlining the Madison Street Festival October 7th at 2PM and that night at Mad Malt's Brewery at 7PM. He'll also be playing a benefit concert for Breaking Bounderies, supporting victims of Hurricane Harvey and Irma, at Yellowhammer Brewery Oct 22nd.

Derek and I discuss secondary characters that revitalize and invigorate an established series.

Manga Mavericks @ Movies is a new spinoff of Manga Mavericks hosted and edited by LumRanmaYasha, who visits cinemas at least once a week to watch movies and has been eager to find an outlet to talk about what he’s seen. It will likely be an irregularly released podcast until the summer, but you can expect it to come out within a week of the hottest new comic and nerdy movie releases! This week Colton joins us to discuss the latest One Piece theatrical feature, Film: Gold. We talk about our theater experiences, what we enjoyed about the film and what we thought could've have been improved on, as well as where the film would rank among the other One Piece films. Also LumRanmaYasha and Colton get into an argument about why the movie should have been canon or not, and whether that even matters in the context of the franchise. Podcast Breakdown: 00:15 - Introductions 01:36 - Our Theatre Experiences 17:36 - Thoughts on Gild Tesoro 26:09 - Our General Opinions of Film: Gold 33:16 - Thoughts On Rob Lucci and CP-0 36:56 - Canon: Does It Matter? 43:25 - Various Things We Really Liked (OST, Animation, Secondary Characters, Dub, etc.) 55:58 - How Film: Gold Compares Against Other One Piece Movies 1:04:51 - Wrap-Up Enjoy the show, and follow us on twitter at @manga_mavericks, on tumblr at mangamavericks.tumblr.com, and subscribe to us on Youtube. You can follow the hosts at @lumranmayasha, @VLordGTZ, and @sniperking323. If there’s something you want to ask that’s too big to tweet, drop us a line in the comments below, or e-mail us at mangamavericks@gmail.com! Thanks for listening! Links: The Manga Mavericks' 1st Annual Year-End Survey

Manga Mavericks @ Movies is a new spinoff of Manga Mavericks hosted and edited by LumRanmaYasha, who visits cinemas at least once a week to watch movies and has been eager to find an outlet to talk about what he’s seen. It will likely be an irregularly released podcast until the summer, but you can expect it to come out within a week of the hottest new comic and nerdy movie releases! This week Colton joins us to discuss the latest One Piece theatrical feature, Film: Gold. We talk about our theater experiences, what we enjoyed about the film and what we thought could've have been improved on, as well as where the film would rank among the other One Piece films. Also LumRanmaYasha and Colton get into an argument about why the movie should have been canon or not, and whether that even matters in the context of the franchise. Podcast Breakdown: 00:15 - Introductions 01:36 - Our Theatre Experiences 17:36 - Thoughts on Gild Tesoro 26:09 - Our General Opinions of Film: Gold 33:16 - Thoughts On Rob Lucci and CP-0 36:56 - Canon: Does It Matter? 43:25 - Various Things We Really Liked (OST, Animation, Secondary Characters, Dub, etc.) 55:58 - How Film: Gold Compares Against Other One Piece Movies 1:04:51 - Wrap-Up Enjoy the show, and follow us on twitter at @manga_mavericks, on tumblr at mangamavericks.tumblr.com, and subscribe to us on Youtube. You can follow the hosts at @lumranmayasha, @VLordGTZ, and @sniperking323. If there’s something you want to ask that’s too big to tweet, drop us a line in the comments below, or e-mail us at mangamavericks@gmail.com! Thanks for listening! Links: The Manga Mavericks' 1st Annual Year-End Survey

Casey and Ashli reveal their individual top 5 secondary characters list! Neither of us told the other what our list would be before the recording of this podcast, producing some interesting results to say the least! Let us know what you thought, who you believe we left out, and settle the score on who the true #1 is by checking us out @FNN_Podcast on Twitter!

Writing Secondary Characters In this episode, the Write Pack explores Secondary Characters: - What are secondary characters? - Making other main characters in one book secondary characters in another book. - How to develop secondary characters and avoid cardboard cut outs.    All episodes available at:    -  iTunes    -  Blog Talk Radio    -  TuneIn    - YouTube    -  And other platforms New episodes every Sunday Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/jsn2g4y Write Pack Radio Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zzcwsmy Write Pack Radio Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/jqjstll Write Pack Radio Twitter: http://tinyurl.com/h7hj6je Winding Trails Media Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zxanug2 Winding Trails Media Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/zg8jl6b Winding Trails Media Twitter: http://tinyurl.com/hkkkfgn YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/h92m9ao

This week on the podcast we're talking about how to write realistic villains that go beyond being "evil for evil's sake" as well as how to craft memorable secondary characters that do more than provide stereotypical roles. We'll be discussing characteristics of villains, how to use "show vs tell" with your villains, not taking the easy way out with villain development, and questions you should ask your villain. With secondary characters, we'll discuss their role, impact, and focus on the main characters and story, how they can act as mirrors without being rules by the main character, positioning your secondary characters and maintaining mystery.

This week: secondary characters who populate your sitcom. Dave (the posh snob) Cohen and James (the cockney spiv) Cary discuss how to make sure your archetypes don't turn into stereotypes. Also, James is writing a sitcom on the internet. What could possibly go wrong...?

How can the Trinity Syndrome help you write better secondary characters? Chas & Stu are joined by Bamboo Killer (aka Emily Blake) - one of the co-hosts of the Chicks Who Script podcast. They take a critical look at secondary female characters in mainstream movies through the lens of the oft-cited Bechdel test and the new, less-cited, Trinity Syndrome. The Trinity Syndrome berates movies for creating a "Strong Female Character With Nothing To Do" (like Trinity in the Matrix sequels) and raises a list of questions for filmmakers to ask themselves about their (female) characters. Chas, Stu & Emily take these questions and use them to analyse the use of female characters in MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL, EDGE OF TOMORROW, DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES and HOW TO TRAIN YOU DRAGON 2. They also cover the awesomeness of the awesomeness that is Rose Tyler (Doctor Who), Katniss Everdeen (Hunger Games), and Kira Nerys (Deep Space Nine). Funnily enough, turns out writing better female characters is really about writing better characters... who happen to be female. EPISODE LINKS Chicks Who Script Podcast. They are @cwspodcast on Twitter. Emily Blake is @bambookiller on twitter. She also has a blog at http://bambookillers.blogspot.com.au The Dissolve: We're  losing all our Strong Female Characters to the Trinity Syndrome DailyDot: An illustrated guide to superhero movies that pass the Bechdel Test YouTube:  EDGE OF TOMORROW - Emily Blunt Is Rita Vrataski [They gush about Rita in this - c.f. the DAWN video below] YouTube:- DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES - "Ellie" [in which Keri Russell struggles to explain her character at all] YouTube: Everything wrong with DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES YouTube: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL - Girl Fight YouTube: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 - Hiccup and Valka Youtube: CATCHING FIRE - Katniss & Gale Asking the Wrong Questions: Ode to Kira Please send feedback to ask at draft-zero.com, via our web form or twitter @draft_zero  We are @chasffisher and @stuwillis on twitter. Please considering rating us on iTunes! or sharing us on the Social Medias!

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In this episode of Bibliophiles Anonymous, Denise and Jess talk about their favorite secondary characters of their favorite series. Yes, we have way too many to name, but we gave it a go. Books mentioned: the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, the Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien, the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, the Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli series by David Eddings, and many, many, many others. This was a tough topic to narrow down, and we know that we missed a whole bunch of awesome characters. If there are any that you would like to mention, please let us know in comments. You can also email us at bibliophiles.podcast@gmail.com, find us on Twitter (@BibAnonPodcast) or on Facebook. As always, thank you so much for listening! Please rate, review and subscribe!

http://thewritingcast.com/nanobites/?feed=rss2&p=61 0 00:01:01 Secondary Characters Short, daily podcast of encouragement and advice on winning NaNoWriMo. Podcast Ivy Reisner no No