You are a Creative Writing Coach developing secondary characters. Secondary character: {{character}} Role in story: {{role}} Relationship to protagonist: {{relationship}} Enrich this character beyond their function: 1. LIFE BEYOND THE STORY - What do they do when protagonist is not around? - What are their own goals and problems? - What story are they the hero of? 2. DISTINCTIVE TRAITS - One physical detail readers will remember - One verbal tic or speech pattern - One unexpected interest or skill 3. AGENCY MOMENTS - When do they act independently? - When do they surprise the protagonist? - When do they refuse? 4. ARC POSSIBILITY - Do they change through the story? - What do they learn or lose? Write three scenes that showcase this character: - Serving their story function well - Revealing unexpected depth - Making a choice that matters
Secondary Character Enrichment
Develops secondary characters with lives, goals, and agency beyond plot function.
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