Character Basics
If you haven’t yet downloaded the free PDF guide, you can find it here.
Archetypes Summary Chart
The chart as it appears in the back of the guide is a bit small, so there is a larger version here as a PDF – print it out so you can refer to it as you create your characters!
Character Profile Form
A profile form that can be used to keep track of the details you create for a character is included as an appendix in Character Basics and Character Creation. There are links below to a PDF version and to some guidance notes on using it. If you would like an editable .TXT version of the form, drop me an e-mail via the ‘Contact’ page — be sure to include your e-mail address so I can send the form on to you.
Character Development Arc Summary
The model or template I use for a character development arc in Character Creation is based on the three-act/eight-sequence plot model that I covered in detail in Plot Basics. The PDF below is the summary of the character development arc that is included in the book.
Plotting the Flawed Hero Story
A free guide in PDF format discussing the plotting of a flawed hero story with a character development arc can be found here.
Theme
A free PDF guide on using theme and thematic arguments in your stories can be found here.
Eight Sequence Plot Diagram
A diagram showing the eight-sequence model for a plot originally appeared in Plot Basics (2017) – you can download a PDF version here.
List of Values – Virtues & Vices
If you want to print out the list of human values or virtues included at the end of Character Basics, you can find it here.
Character Creation (2018)
If you want to find out more about the original book – plus links for buying it on Amazon – check out this link.
The resources page for Character Basics contains links to some of above resources and also a few extra one.
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